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A 15-year-old girl named Olga shares her harrowing experience with drug overdoses and the increasing accessibility of psychoactive substances among teenagers in Latvia.

The number of fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the USA has significantly decreased since mid-2023, yet experts remain cautious about declaring victory over the opioid crisis.

There is a call for a holistic examination of the opioid treatment process and the obstacles associated with it in Iceland.

Some individuals struggling with opioid addiction are discontinuing their treatment because of costs associated with arrival fees.

A report discusses how fees for treatment can discourage individuals with opioid addiction from continuing their care.

The US Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, expressed solidarity with the victims in Puebla, where a girl tested positive for fentanyl, stating that the opioid does not discriminate by nationality or age.

A Lebanese immigrant convicted of drug trafficking has secured a reprieve from deportation due to a potential lung cancer diagnosis.

A Nigerian pharmacist has published a significant study on racial and socioeconomic disparities in opioid treatment, resulting in over $500,000 in scholarships in the U.S.

Public libraries in Illinois will begin storing and managing naloxone, a life-saving drug, in response to the opioid crisis.

Research indicates that deaths from nitazenes, a potent synthetic opioid, in the UK may be underestimated by up to one-third due to missed detection in toxicology tests.

Noah, just eleven days old, is struggling with opioid addiction in a treatment facility in Phoenix, Arizona, highlighting the grim reality of the opioid crisis affecting newborns in the United States.

California's efforts to combat the opioid crisis are paying off as decreased naloxone costs lead to the reversal of nearly 400,000 overdoses.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million federal investment to address homelessness, combat opioid addiction, and enhance public safety through treatment-focused recovery programs, as part of President Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative.

Since 2023, fewer people are dying from overdoses in the USA, attributed to developments linked to China.

Since 2023, fewer people are dying from overdoses in the USA, and researchers attribute this decrease to factors originating from China.

A recent Indian study reveals that incorporating yoga into traditional medication therapy can significantly help patients recover from opioid withdrawal symptoms faster.

The double murder of Rob and Michele Reiner reveals the devastating impact of the opioid crisis and highlights a largely overlooked victim group – the family members of those affected.

A study in mice shows that it is possible to eliminate the sensation of pain without the risk of opioid addiction.

Naltrexone, a prescription opioid pill approved for alcohol use disorder, is gaining attention as a means to help Americans reduce their alcohol consumption.

The article discusses the alarming overdose death rate in the USA due to the opioid crisis and highlights the efforts of initiatives that aim to support affected individuals and save lives despite political resistance.

Two unnamed charities received over £1.1 million from the Sackler Trust but were kept anonymous in the trust's accounts to protect their reputations amid the ongoing opioid crisis controversies.

Research suggests that the increased adoption of crisis intervention training (CIT) for law enforcement may be contributing to a decline in overdose deaths across the US, particularly in West Virginia.

The article discusses the rising concern over fentanyl abuse in the United States and the actions taken by the Trump administration to combat its trafficking.