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02/27/2024
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By Cassie B.
Overdoses from unregulated “gas station heroin” are on the rise across the U.S.
Fentanyl might grab all the headlines when it comes to drug overdoses in the U.S., but an over-the-counter substance that has been dubbed “gas station heroin” is causing a concerning jump in overdoses that is prompting calls by the FDA for a crackdown. The drug in question is tianeptine, sold under brand names such as […]
02/06/2024
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By Cassie B.
Portland declares fentanyl state of emergency as overdose deaths skyrocket
Just three years after decriminalizing the possession of all drugs, Portland has declared a 90-day state of emergency over its fentanyl crisis. Following recommendations from the Portland Central City Task Force, officials from the city, county and state have declared a “tri-governmental” emergency, citing deaths and overdoses as reasons for the declaration. Portland Mayor Ted […]
04/05/2023
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By Cassie B.
Alabama school districts sue social media companies for causing youth mental health crisis
A trio of Alabama school districts are suing major social media platforms on the grounds that they have created a mental health crisis for children. The companies named in the lawsuit include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube, who the suit says are employing insufficient age verification measures and parental controls. In addition, they say […]
12/09/2022
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By Cassie B.
New AAA survey shows rise in dangerous driving behaviors on American roads
A new survey shows that American drivers have been taking significantly more risks on the road after the pandemic, including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, running red lights, and driving aggressively. According to AAA, 7.3 percent of drivers report driving at a time when they believed they were above the legal limit […]
08/12/2022
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By Cassie B.
Actress Anne Heche had cocaine in her system during fiery car crash (UPDATE: She has now died)
Law enforcement sources have revealed that Anne Heche was not under the influence of alcohol, as widely speculated, when she crashed her blue Mini Cooper into a home last week and spurred a major fire. However, she was under the influence of cocaine and possibly fentanyl. The 53-year-old actress, who is known for her roles […]
10/03/2020
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By Cassie B.
DOJ announces biggest healthcare fraud and opioid takedown in its history
Some of the medical professionals who have been taking advantage of their patients and manipulating healthcare benefits for financial gain are finally being held accountable thanks to the largest healthcare fraud and opioid takedown enforcement action in DOJ history. Yesterday, law enforcement officials announced the historic roundup. A total of 345 defendants were charged across […]
08/30/2020
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By Cassie B.
The reason George Floyd couldn’t breathe is because his lungs were inflamed from a fentanyl overdose
“I can’t breathe” became a slogan for the Black Lives Matter movement after George Floyd was heard repeating the phrase in footage of his arrest. You’d be forgiven for thinking that the fact that officer Derek Chauvin’s knee was across his neck was the reason he was having trouble breathing, but new information that comes […]
06/11/2020
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By Cassie B.
Chemicals supplied by China play a big role in America’s illegal drug trade
Coronavirus isn’t the only deadly epidemic that can be traced to China; factories in the country have also been involved in supplying huge amounts of precursor chemicals to Mexican super labs to produce methamphetamines and other drugs that end up on American streets. Precursor chemicals are used for the illegal manufacture of narcotics and psychoactive […]
01/24/2020
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By Cassie B.
Patients of weight loss surgery are at triple the death risk from substance use, study says
Some people who struggle to lose weight turn to gastric bypass surgery in hopes of quick and lasting results. While this operation can make a difference for some patients initially, it could lead to a host of problems in the long term – and one surprising one is a higher risk of death due to […]
12/26/2019
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By Cassie B.
Big Pharma’s addictive opioids are causing the ruination of society
Opioid addicts aren’t the only ones suffering from the drug. The crisis is now ruining society in ways that we are only beginning to grasp, and it’s all thanks to greedy pharmaceutical companies who care more about profits than people. For example, opioid addicts desperate for their next fix are contributing to a spike in […]
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