15 Years Old, 15 Overdoses: Olga's Story Reveals How the 'Baltic Opioid Belt' Works
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.
Opioid Crisis: USA: Why the Number of Fentanyl Deaths Has Drastically Decreased
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.
"Fentanyl Does Not Distinguish": US Ambassador in Mexico on Case of Girl Intoxicated in Puebla
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.
Nigerian pharmacist secures $500,000 scholarships
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.
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.
Noah is eleven days old - and addicted to drugs
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.
Good news for California: the cost of naloxone has decreased, helping to reverse nearly 400,000 overdoses
California's efforts to combat the opioid crisis are paying off as decreased naloxone costs lead to the reversal of nearly 400,000 overdoses.
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.
Double Murder of the Reiners: Parental Love Fails Against Drugs
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.
Opioid Crisis in the USA: The Value of Existence
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 charities that received £1.1m from Sackler Trust kept anonymous to prevent ‘serious prejudice’
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.
The little-known program contributing to a decline in overdose deaths in the US
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.
What is fentanyl? The drug Trump is waging war on
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.