COGNICURRENT

Alberta is shutting down two supervised drug consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge as recent studies support a shift towards recovery-oriented treatment for addiction.

China has intensified its efforts to combat the illegal fentanyl trade by arresting seven individuals and closing over 200 associated websites.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has introduced new proposals aimed at enhancing inclusivity and support systems in the state as part of her ongoing efforts since taking office in 2021.

A Montreal man, Sebastien Rollin, faces charges in the U.S. that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 120 years for his role in an opioid trafficking scheme.

Afghanistan is blaming Pakistan for a bombing at a rehabilitation hospital for heroin addicts that resulted in significant casualties.

A study indicates the closure of a Red Deer overdose prevention site did not lead to increased deaths or emergency incidents among its users.

The US has accused China of allowing its chemical industry to maintain connections with drug cartels, facilitating the flow of precursors for fentanyl manufacturing, which has resulted in numerous deaths in North America.

Trump has announced the creation of a coalition to combat drug cartels, aiming to address the ongoing issue of drug trafficking in the United States.

The article discusses the opioid crisis exacerbated by the actions of Purdue Pharma and the impact of fentanyl in the U.S.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.