Opioid-Related Deaths Are On The Rise In America
Opioid-related overdoses have climbed up 137% from 2019 to 2020. By April of this year, drug overdose deaths were up 11.4%.
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Oregon Decriminalizes Drug Possession
Oregon decriminalized marijuana as well as the possession of hard drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin utilizing Measure 110.
Bachelorette Contestant Tyler Gwozdz Dies Of Overdose
Tyler Gwozdz died from a suspected opioid overdose. Gwozdz was a contestant on Hannah Brown's season of the Bachelorette.
Fentanyl Abuse Could Impact Asia In The Future
Recent overdoses in Asia have sparked authorities to examine the drugs involved. Many believe deaths were caused by fentanyl mixed with heroin.
Why The Netherlands Is Becoming A Narco State
There is concern over the Netherlands becoming a narco state as the drug market threatens and undermines the legitimate economy and society.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Linked To Black Tar Heroin Kills 7 In San Diego
Over 2 months San Diego has seen 7 people die from infections of flesh-eating bacteria arising after black tar heroin use.
Research Shows The Opioid Epidemic Has Increased The Prevalence Of Heart Infections
A new American Heart Association study has found that opioid abuse correlates to cases of infective endocarditis, a deadly heart infection.
Midwestern States Take Action Against Vaping
Michigan is banning the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, while the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is warning its residents to stop vaping altogether.
Man Accused Of Murdering Wife With Heroin-Laced Cereal
A Michigan man has been charged with murder by putting a fatal dose of heroin into his wife's cereal nearly 5 years after her death.