"You can't die" – Elli saved her friend from a risky situation that is difficult for drug users to handle
Elli acted swiftly to save her friend from a potential overdose after realizing they were unresponsive in a bathroom during a drug-using gathering.
GIF warns of a deadly dangerous trend on the internet. What is the 'paracetamol challenge'?
European agencies warn young people about the dangers of the 'paracetamol challenge', a harmful trend encouraging drug overdose on social media.
Okanagan mom found support, help in group after son died from overdose
A mother in Okanagan, Canada, seeks support from a group after losing her son to a drug overdose, highlighting the stigma and isolation often faced by families affected by addiction.
Beloved film star died of tragic drug overdose with money left to dogs
Kenneth Williams, the beloved Carry On film star, died from a drug overdose in 1988, with tributes commemorating his impact on British comedy on what would have been his 100th birthday.
Revealing the cause of death of Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones
The cause of death for Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was revealed following her tragic passing in early January.
Hollywood star's daughter died suddenly - Cause of death revealed
Victoria Jones, daughter of Hollywood star Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel, with the cause of death confirmed as accidental due to toxic effects of cocaine.
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter's cause of death revealed
Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, died from accidental cocaine toxicity according to the medical examiner's report.
Twiggy, the iconic model of the sixties, remembers the worst of those years: 'Not everything was magical: there was the Vietnam War and people were dying from overdose'
Twiggy reflects on the darker aspects of the 1960s, revealing that the era was marked by significant turmoil, including the Vietnam War and a rampant drug crisis.
Did Maribel Guardia pay 300,000 pesos? Audios from Imelda Tuñón reveal that Julián Figueroa allegedly died of an overdose; there were bribes to avoid his autopsy
The recent revelations from Imelda Tuñón regarding Julián Figueroa's death include allegations of bribery to prevent an autopsy and suggest he may have died from a drug overdose.
The Hammer Man is Prosecuted – Went Armed to a Girl's Funeral
A man in his 30s is facing serious charges after attending a teenage girl's funeral with a hammer, having been implicated in her death due to drug overdose.
Drug Combination Toppling People at Record Rate: 'True Hell'
A dangerous drug combination involving medetomidine and fentanyl is escalating overdose cases in British Columbia, prompting a state of emergency.
Good news in Illinois: public libraries will store and manage agents to reverse opioid overdoses
Public libraries in Illinois will begin storing and managing naloxone, a life-saving drug, in response to the opioid crisis.
The Most Common Causes of Death Among Pregnant Women and After Birth: New Data from the USA Surprises
New research from Columbia University reveals that unintentional drug overdoses are the leading cause of death among women during and shortly after pregnancy in the United States.
The Most Common Causes of Death for Women During and After Pregnancy: New Data from the USA Surprises
Recent research from Columbia University highlights alarming causes of maternal mortality in the U.S., notably drug overdoses and violence.
State of emergency in parts of Canada
A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia, Canada, due to a drug crisis involving a dangerous combination of tranquilizers and fentanyl, resulting in a significant rise in overdose cases.
Hospital das Clínicas is convicted after baby dies from drug overdose
The São Paulo judiciary has ordered the Hospital das Clínicas at USP to pay R$ 100,000 in damages to the parents of a baby who died from a gross medical error involving a drug overdose.
Comedian Andy Dick stated that he died and was brought back to life after an overdose: My heart stopped
Comedian Andy Dick revealed he briefly died after a drug overdose last December and was revived.
A dealer jailed for selling drugs to a minor who ended up hospitalized with a cocaine overdose
A dealer has been jailed for selling drugs to a 15-year-old girl who suffered a cocaine overdose and was hospitalized.
Husky accidentally overdoses on cocaine during walk, rescued by veterinarians
A two-year-old husky named Nilak overdosed on cocaine after ingesting a discarded napkin during a walk in British Columbia, Canada, and was saved by veterinarians following changes in his behavior.
Opioid Crisis in the USA: Why the Number of Drug Deaths is Finally Decreasing
Since 2023, fewer people are dying from overdoses in the USA, attributed to developments linked to China.
Opioid Crisis in the USA: Why the Number of Drug Deaths is Finally Decreasing
Since 2023, fewer people are dying from overdoses in the USA, and researchers attribute this decrease to factors originating from China.
LGB+ people in England and Wales ‘much’ more likely to die by suicide than straight people
A recent analysis reveals that LGB+ individuals in England and Wales are significantly more likely to die by suicide, drug overdose, or alcohol-related diseases compared to straight individuals, based on data from the 2021 census.
Man (43) charged for giving drugs to a person who overdosed and died
A 43-year-old man has been charged in Zadar for providing drugs to another individual who subsequently died from an overdose.
Is China partly responsible for the decline in US fentanyl overdose deaths?
The article examines whether Chinese policies and actions may have contributed to the recent decrease in fentanyl overdose deaths in the United States.
Young girls are lured into Vienna with drugs and sexually abused: 16-year-old found dead in a Viennese hotel
A 16-year-old girl was found dead in a Vienna hotel, reportedly from a drug overdose, as investigations into potential sexual abuse continue.
California mom says ChatGPT coached teen son on drug use before his fatal overdose: report
A California mother claims her son used ChatGPT to seek advice on drug use, leading to his fatal overdose from kratom.
Police investigate death of streamer after alleged drug-fuelled online challenge
Police are investigating the death of streamer Sergio Jimenez, who allegedly overdosed during a private online performance involving drugs.
Contrary to Trump's claims, Venezuela is not the main source of cocaine in the USA
Official data contradicts Trump's administration's assertion that cocaine shipments from Venezuela are causing a drug overdose crisis in the United States, revealing that major smuggling routes largely bypass Venezuela.
The US Attorney General posted a chart praising President Joe Biden's administration. It quickly disappeared from the internet.
Pam Bondi shared a chart showing annual drug overdose deaths in the US from October 2015 to October 2024, attributing efforts to combat the drug epidemic to Trump's administration, before it was taken down.
Holly Hagan reveals heartbreaking Christmas gift from sister two months after death
Holly Hagan emotionally shared a Christmas gift from her late sister Darci, who passed away due to a drug overdose, in a heartfelt message to her fans.
Life-saving overdose drug to be more accessible at homeless shelters and near nightlife venues
The government plans to make the overdose drug naloxone more accessible in homeless shelters, day centres, and near nightlife locations to better address drug overdoses.