The prevalence and potency of illicit fentanyl has changed the course of the opioid crisis for the worse. While prescription painkillers were previously attributed to the most deaths in the opioid epidemic, they no longer do. Instead, the leading cause of death in this context is now illegal fentanyl, according to a recent Bloomberg editorial. The… Continue reading How Fentanyl Changed The Opioid Crisis
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Lil Xan Says Mac Miller's Overdose Death Made Him Want To Quit Music
The 22-year-old rapper discussed how Miller’s death has impacted him during a recent podcast interview. The death of hip-hop artist Mac Miller (born Malcolm James McCormick) has left many of his fans devastated, including fellow rapper Lil Xan, who has claimed that he will retire in the wake of his peer’s passing. In a recent appearance on a… Continue reading Lil Xan Says Mac Miller's Overdose Death Made Him Want To Quit Music
Couple Accused Of Running Mobile Home Drug Drive-Through
A string of overdose cases led authorities back to a mobile home with a makeshift drug-dealing drive through. Authorities busted a drug-dealing couple in Florida who were found running a drive-through service for illicit drugs out of the kitchen window of their mobile home. The drive-through experience was complete with signs directing traffic flow and… Continue reading Couple Accused Of Running Mobile Home Drug Drive-Through
International Overdose Awareness Day Is August 31st
The global event helps erase stigma about drug-related deaths while spreading the word about overdose prevention. This year’s International Overdose Awareness Day is Friday, August 31. It’s not only a day to remember the lives lost, but to remind each other that overdose deaths are preventable. Since 2001, people around the world have recognized Overdose… Continue reading International Overdose Awareness Day Is August 31st
More Than 70 People Overdose In Connecticut Park Over 24-Hour Period
K2 is to blame for the mass overdose in New Haven. Starting on Tuesday night, more than 70 people suffered a drug overdose in a 24-hour period in New Haven, Connecticut—most of them a stone’s throw from Yale University. According to CBS News, the Drug Enforcement Administration has confirmed that the cause of the mass… Continue reading More Than 70 People Overdose In Connecticut Park Over 24-Hour Period
Overdoses Increasingly Lead To Criminal Charges
Family members and the public aren’t convinced that prosecuting friends—who are often on drugs themselves—is the best use of resources. When someone dies from an overdose it is undeniably a tragedy, but is there someone to blame? Increasingly, the answer—legally speaking—is yes. It’s becoming more common for authorities to charge family members, friends and dealers… Continue reading Overdoses Increasingly Lead To Criminal Charges
Colleges Create Opioid Response Plans Amid National Crisis
Even though overdose deaths on college campuses are relatively rare, many schools are still choosing to put a plan in place. Colleges across the country are focused on responding to the opioid epidemic, even as opioid abuse and overdose deaths remain very rare on campus. According to the American College Health Association, about 7 to… Continue reading Colleges Create Opioid Response Plans Amid National Crisis