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Nitazenes: A New, Potent Opioid Threatening the US
A new synthetic opioid, nitazene, up to 25 times more potent than fentanyl, is causing a surge in overdoses across the US due to its undetectability in standard drug screenings and its presence in counterfeit pills.
Nitazenes: A New, Potent Opioid Threatening the US
A new synthetic opioid, nitazene, up to 25 times more potent than fentanyl, is causing a surge in overdoses across the US due to its undetectability in standard drug screenings and its presence in counterfeit pills.
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20% Bias Score
Mexico's Methamphetamine Crisis: A Growing Threat Amidst Evolving Drug Landscape
Mexico battles a rising methamphetamine crisis, with a 400% increase in consumption over the past decade, affecting various demographics and fueled by easy access; while fentanly use remains concentrated in border areas, the emergence of novel synthetic drug combinations poses a growing concern.
Mexico's Methamphetamine Crisis: A Growing Threat Amidst Evolving Drug Landscape
Mexico battles a rising methamphetamine crisis, with a 400% increase in consumption over the past decade, affecting various demographics and fueled by easy access; while fentanly use remains concentrated in border areas, the emergence of novel synthetic drug combinations poses a growing concern.
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40% Bias Score
Seized Kush Shipment Exposes Transnational Drug Network in West Africa
A shipping container seized in Sierra Leone contained kush ingredients, including the deadly synthetic opioid nitazene, shipped from the United Kingdom, highlighting a transnational drug trafficking network impacting West Africa.
Seized Kush Shipment Exposes Transnational Drug Network in West Africa
A shipping container seized in Sierra Leone contained kush ingredients, including the deadly synthetic opioid nitazene, shipped from the United Kingdom, highlighting a transnational drug trafficking network impacting West Africa.
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52% Bias Score
Sharp Drop in US Overdose Deaths Challenges Trade Policy Rationale
A 24% decrease in US drug overdose deaths occurred between October 2023 and September 2024 (114,000 to 87,000), driven by increased naloxone access, altered consumption habits, and challenging previous justifications for related trade policies.
Sharp Drop in US Overdose Deaths Challenges Trade Policy Rationale
A 24% decrease in US drug overdose deaths occurred between October 2023 and September 2024 (114,000 to 87,000), driven by increased naloxone access, altered consumption habits, and challenging previous justifications for related trade policies.
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32% Bias Score
Oban Drug Deaths Highlight Rural Scotland's Addiction Crisis
In Oban, Scotland, at least eight recent deaths, the youngest aged 26 and the oldest 48, are linked to drug misuse, highlighting the urgent need for improved addiction services in rural areas, as evidenced by the cases of James McMillan and Lisa McCuish.
Oban Drug Deaths Highlight Rural Scotland's Addiction Crisis
In Oban, Scotland, at least eight recent deaths, the youngest aged 26 and the oldest 48, are linked to drug misuse, highlighting the urgent need for improved addiction services in rural areas, as evidenced by the cases of James McMillan and Lisa McCuish.
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48% Bias Score
Europe's Evolving Drug Crisis: Beyond Heroin
The head of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) says that Europe's drug problem is no longer primarily heroin, but a rise in poly-substance abuse, including synthetic drugs, alongside increasing drug trafficking and violence.
Europe's Evolving Drug Crisis: Beyond Heroin
The head of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) says that Europe's drug problem is no longer primarily heroin, but a rise in poly-substance abuse, including synthetic drugs, alongside increasing drug trafficking and violence.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Prepares for Synthetic Opioid Crisis
Three German cities—Essen, Hannover, and Berlin—are implementing a nationwide model program, "Synthetic Opioids—Prepare and Respond," to proactively address the rising threat of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which are increasingly mixed with heroin and consumed, even by young people, often unknow...
Germany Prepares for Synthetic Opioid Crisis
Three German cities—Essen, Hannover, and Berlin—are implementing a nationwide model program, "Synthetic Opioids—Prepare and Respond," to proactively address the rising threat of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which are increasingly mixed with heroin and consumed, even by young people, often unknow...
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24% Bias Score
Deadly Synthetic Drug Kush Crisis Ravages West Africa
A shipping container seized in Sierra Leone contains kush ingredients, including the deadly synthetic opioid nitazene, shipped from the UK; the highly addictive drug is ravaging West Africa, causing severe health issues and impacting vulnerable communities.
Deadly Synthetic Drug Kush Crisis Ravages West Africa
A shipping container seized in Sierra Leone contains kush ingredients, including the deadly synthetic opioid nitazene, shipped from the UK; the highly addictive drug is ravaging West Africa, causing severe health issues and impacting vulnerable communities.
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48% Bias Score
EU Drug Report: Record Deaths, Cocaine Seizures, and Rise of Synthetic Opioids
The 2023 EU Drug Report reveals 7,500 drug-related deaths in the EU, Norway, and Turkey, primarily from opioids; record cocaine seizures (419 tons) highlight growing drug trafficking and associated crime; the rise of synthetic opioids like nitazenes in counterfeit painkillers intensifies the crisis.
EU Drug Report: Record Deaths, Cocaine Seizures, and Rise of Synthetic Opioids
The 2023 EU Drug Report reveals 7,500 drug-related deaths in the EU, Norway, and Turkey, primarily from opioids; record cocaine seizures (419 tons) highlight growing drug trafficking and associated crime; the rise of synthetic opioids like nitazenes in counterfeit painkillers intensifies the crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Scotland's Drug Crisis: Oban's Young Dead Highlight Systemic Failures
In Oban, Scotland, at least eight young adults died from drug-related causes in recent years, highlighting the devastating impact of Scotland's drug crisis in rural communities; families call for improved access to vital services.
Scotland's Drug Crisis: Oban's Young Dead Highlight Systemic Failures
In Oban, Scotland, at least eight young adults died from drug-related causes in recent years, highlighting the devastating impact of Scotland's drug crisis in rural communities; families call for improved access to vital services.
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40% Bias Score
Europe's Shifting Drug Landscape: From Heroin Dominance to Multi-Substance Use
A shift in European drug trends sees heroin no longer the primary drug problem, though it remains a significant cause of overdose deaths; however, the rise of multiple substance use, increased trafficking, and related violence necessitates a reassessment of drug policies and treatments.
Europe's Shifting Drug Landscape: From Heroin Dominance to Multi-Substance Use
A shift in European drug trends sees heroin no longer the primary drug problem, though it remains a significant cause of overdose deaths; however, the rise of multiple substance use, increased trafficking, and related violence necessitates a reassessment of drug policies and treatments.
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36% Bias Score
San Francisco Mayor-Elect Vows to Clean Up City Streets
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, following a campaign focused on addressing homelessness, crime, and drug overdoses, promised to "clean up the streets" and plans to declare a state of emergency regarding the fentanyl crisis, increase police staffing, and bring city employees back to in-person...
San Francisco Mayor-Elect Vows to Clean Up City Streets
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, following a campaign focused on addressing homelessness, crime, and drug overdoses, promised to "clean up the streets" and plans to declare a state of emergency regarding the fentanyl crisis, increase police staffing, and bring city employees back to in-person...
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40% Bias Score
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