Drug Overdose News Monitoring

Drugs deaths decline by 25 per cent, but Port Alberni continues to be a ‘hotbed’ for overdoses

There is a heart fence in Port Alberni that memorializes some of the loved ones who have died due to the illicit drug supply in the past few years. The Heart Project features brightly coloured wooden hearts hanging from a chain-link fence at Dry Creek Park …

Craven County woman arrested in connection to 2024 fentanyl overdose death

A Craven County woman was arrested by the Pamlico County Sheriff's Office in connection with a drug-related overdose death that happened in early 2024. On February 10, 2024, PCSO deputies arrived at a residence on Old Bay River Road in Grantsboro for a …

Folsom fentanyl dealer sentenced for role in fatal overdose

Folsom fentanyl dealer sentenced for role in fatal overdose Folsom police said it's the first time a drug dealer has been convicted and sentenced for a fentanyl-related homicide in Sacramento County Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 8:28 …

Adrian man charged for allegedly delivering fentanyl to man who later overdosed and died

BLISSFIELD, Mich. (WTVG) - An Adrian man is facing charges after police say he delivered fentanyl to a man who was later found dead from a fentanyl overdose. Blissfield Police say on Nov. 7, 2024, Paul Jones, 34, was found dead in his Blissfield home. …

Cause of first NYC jail death in 2025 revealed as drug overdose

The first person to die in a city jail in 2025 was killed by an overdose of synthetic marijuana, or “K2,” once again highlighting the ease with which contraband enters the jails, the Daily News has learned. Ramel Powell, 38, died Feb. 19 at the Otis Bantum …

Possible drug overdose in three Halawa inmates prompts emergency response

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) is investigating a possible drug overdose that sickened three male inmates Wednesday. EMS confirmed a 29-year-old man was found unresponsive, and transported to a hospital …

Overdose deaths reported in county

Since the beginning of 2025, there have been about 12 opioid overdoses in Sussex County - three of them were fatal, county administrator Ron Tappan told the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners at its meeting May 14. ”There have been three deaths …

New Bern woman charged in drug overdose death in Pamlico County

PAMLICO COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A New Bern woman is accused of giving drugs to a man who later died from an overdose. Pamlico County deputies have charged Stephanie Nelson with death by distribution. Back on February 10, 2024, deputies say they were called …

Paul Danan's tragic final days in 'secluded dry house' before fatal drugs cocktail

The death of Hollyoaks and reality TV star Paul Danan from a cocktail of drugs was a misadventure, a coroner has concluded. Paul, 46, played bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 to 2001 on the Channel 4 soap and was later known for his reality TV appearances, …

Man overdosing saved during drug search in Montgomery County, two arrested

Two people were arrested and one person was saved during a warranted drug search in Montgomery County on Friday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office conducted a narcotics search at a home in the 100 block of Pinnacle Lake Road in New Florence, Mo. …

Senate passes bill requiring Illinois libraries to supply opioid overdose medication

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that would require Illinois public libraries to have life-saving medications on hand for people experiencing opioid overdoses and provide staff training has unanimously passed the Illinois Senate and is now on Gov. JB Pritzker’s …

Students fight back after drug, alcoholo counselors jobs will be eliminated in Shoreline

Two counselors who serve the district's middle and high schools help students deal with everything from addiction to depression. Their jobs are being eliminated. SHORELINE, Wash. — Too many teens have stories about substance abuse or mental health …

Uptick in contraband cigarettes, date-rape drugs in Cariboo region: RCMP

Advisory NCO for the area, Staff Sgt. Jay Grierson directly manages RCMP detachments in 100 Mile, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Alexis Creek, Anahim Lake and Bella Coola Crime trends in the region show a big increase in contraband cigarettes and an influx of …

Man almost dies after taking partner's drugs at public VAD unit

Queensland's voluntary assisted dying (VAD) procedures have been "tightened" after a man nearly died allegedly taking the drugs his partner had just used to end her life. The incident at the Gold Coast University Hospital's VAD unit …

Adrian man facing charges in connection with overdose death of 34-year-old man

Eric Cooper, 43, is accused of providing fentanyl to Paul Jones, who was found dead inside his Blissfield home in November from an overdose. BLISSFIELD, Ohio — An Adrian man was arrested and is facing charges for allegedly providing fentanyl to a 34-year- …

Former Green Hill employee admits she tried to smuggle drug filled burrito into detention center

Angel Misner was fired from the Green Hill School last year after she was accused of having sex with a young inmate. LEWIS COUNTY, Wash. — A former employee at Washington’s maximum security juvenile detention center in Lewis County admitted that she posed …

DEA reports alarming rise in nitazenes and overdose deaths

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a stark warning to parents regarding a dangerous synthetic opioid known as nitazene. This potent drug, initially developed in the 1950s as a substitute for morphine, was deemed too powerful and never …

DEA warns Houston of rise in Nitazene, a drug 25 times stronger than fentanyl

The DEA warns Houston about the potent synthetic opioid Nitazene. HOUSTON — The DEA is warning of a new and dangerous drug making its way into Houston. “The newest thing that we're seeing, that that is really scaring us, and it's really hard for us …

Houston DEA, mother of teen overdose victim advocate for drug awareness

San Francisco Dental Implant Center Announces New Content on Convenient Dental Implant Locations in SF

San Francisco Dental Implant Center, a top dental implant center in San Francisco, California, is proud to announce new content focusing on convenient location. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco …

Libtayo® (cemiplimab) Phase 3 Data in the Adjuvant Treatment of Post-Surgical High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell ...

Libtayo demonstrated a 68% reduction in the risk of disease recurrence or death, the primary endpoint of the trial (p<0.0001) Libtayo also demonstrated 80% and 65% reductions in the risk of locoregional and distant recurrence, respectively, compared to …

Arvinas and Pfizer's Vepdegestrant Significantly Improves Progression-Free Survival for Patients with ESR1-Mutant, ER+/...

Pivotal Phase 3 VERITAC-2 clinical trial results presented at ASCO demonstrate 2.9-month improvement in median progression-free survival when compared to fulvestrant in second line-plus patients with an estrogen receptor 1 mutation Vepdegestrant was …

Nurses for Natural Health Hosts Transformative Yoga Retreat for Nurses in France

PHOENIX , AZ, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This July, Nurses for Natural Health invites nurses from around the world to join a one-of-a-kind restorative yoga retreat in the picturesque town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur. Designed to …

Late-breaking analysis demonstrates characteristics associated with long-term overall survival with Onivyde® regimen in ...

Phase III NAPOLI 3 trial is the largest and has the longest follow-up for an interventional study in metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma1 Post-hoc analysis of NAPOLI 3 study determined characteristics associated with long-term survival, with median …

Xilio Therapeutics Announces Updated Phase 2 Data for Vilastobart, a Tumor-Activated Anti-CTLA-4, in Combination with ...

26% preliminary objective response rate observed in heavily pre-treated patients with metastatic microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC) without liver metastases Deep and durable responses ongoing for up to 37 weeks through the data cutoff, …

The Good Feet Store Opens in Seabrook, NH to Help Local Residents and Workforce Live the Life They Love

The Leading Retailer of Premium, Personally-Fitted Arch Supports Expands with the Tenth Store in the Boston Area SEABROOK, NH, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Feet Store, recognized nationally as the market-leading …

Une analyse « Late Breaking » démontre les caractéristiques associées à la survie globale à long terme des patients avec ...

L’essai de Phase III NAPOLI 3 est la plus grande étude interventionnelle réalisée à ce jour avec la plus longue période de suivi des patients avec un adénocarcinome pancréatique métastatique1. L’analyse post-hoc de l’étude NAPOLI 3 a permis de déterminer …

Harbinger Health Showcases Multi-Cancer Early Detection Performance in High-Risk Populations at ASCO 2025

Reflex blood-based multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test demonstrated clinically meaningful per-cancer Positive Predictive Value (PPV) and early-stage sensitivity for multiple cancers with elevated incidence and mortality in a high-risk population Data …

From protocol to empathetic accompaniment: improving dialysis care via psychological education

A groundbreaking shift is happening in the treatment of chronic kidney disease thanks to the work of psychologist Mrs. Erika Danitza Rocabado Vargas. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With over 19 years of clinical …

NYC Optician French Optical Fashion, Inc. Educates on Eye Wellness

French Optical Fashion, Inc. launches NYC optician campaign to promote eye health with exams and education. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- French Optical Fashion, Inc., a premier NYC optician located at 7 East …

BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE AWARDS $1.3M IN GRANTS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, BREAST SURGICAL ONCOLOGY TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO CARE

GREENWICH, CT, CT, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA), one of the nation’s leading and most impactful nonprofit breast cancer organizations, proudly announces the awarding of $1.3 million in 2025 grants …

New Book Reveals the Overlooked Toxins Impacting American Homes

A shocking exposé reveals how everyday home materials harm your family—and the proven steps to detox, protect, and rebuild your health. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if the place you trust the most is …

Meaningful Life Counseling Pioneers Early Couples Therapy in CT for Lasting Love

Meaningful Life Counseling in CT promotes early couples therapy to strengthen relationships, offering free consultations to help partners thrive. WOODBRIDGE, CT, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As couples face mounting …

Mobility City Holdings Inc Celebrates Six Years of Serving People in Lake County Illinois & Surrounding Communities

Kevin Pignone opened his showroom in Grayslake IL with a mission to help people with mobility challenges via the repair, rental and sale of mobility equipment BOCA RATON, FL, US, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City Holdings, Inc., …

Free Training Event During CPR and AED Awareness Week Aims to Equip More People to Act in Emergencies

Hands-on virtual session June 6 empowers participants with the skills and confidence to respond in cardiac emergencies—no experience required. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an effort to empower more …

LosAngelesMedicalMalpracticeLawyers.com Launches to Connect Individuals with Malpractice Lawyers

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new website, losangelesmedicalmalpracticelawyers.com, has been launched to assist individuals in the Los Angeles area in finding the best medical malpractice lawyer for their …

A New Initiative for the Wellness of Children and Communities: A Mental Health Awareness Event with U.S. - Japan Experts

～Heartfulness × Hip-Hop Therapy × Expressive Arts Therapy ～“M.O.F.U.” to Be Held for the First Time in Katsushika, Tokyo TOKYO, CA, JAPAN, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, June 7, 2025, a mental health awareness event titled“M.O.F …

Media Statement By Dr. Gail C. Christopher: America 5 Years After George Floyd’s Murder

Dr. Christopher, leader of the National Collaborative for Health Equity, says racial justice faces headwinds, but accomplishments have not been erased WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Five years ago, at the …

Cosmetic Dentistry Experts Drs. John and Jade Moreau of Unforgettable Smiles Talk How Enhanced Smiles Build Confidence

ALEXANDRIA, LA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drs. John and Jade Moreau of Unforgettable Smiles is featured in the latest edition of HelloNation, where he shares valuable insight on the role of cosmetic dentistry in improving both …