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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
Germany's Fight Against Synthetic Opioids: Essen's Model and National Concerns
Amidst a rising tide of synthetic opioid abuse in Germany, Essen's innovative approach to harm reduction, coupled with national initiatives, aims to prevent a crisis similar to those seen in other countries.
Germany's Fight Against Synthetic Opioids: Essen's Model and National Concerns
Amidst a rising tide of synthetic opioid abuse in Germany, Essen's innovative approach to harm reduction, coupled with national initiatives, aims to prevent a crisis similar to those seen in other countries.
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20% Bias Score
Scotland's Drug Deaths Fall 13% But Remain Highest in Europe
Despite a 13% decrease in 2024, Scotland recorded 1,017 drug misuse deaths, remaining Europe's highest rate, with opiates, opioids, and the emergence of nitazenes as significant factors.
Scotland's Drug Deaths Fall 13% But Remain Highest in Europe
Despite a 13% decrease in 2024, Scotland recorded 1,017 drug misuse deaths, remaining Europe's highest rate, with opiates, opioids, and the emergence of nitazenes as significant factors.
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32% Bias Score
ICE Offers $10 Million Reward for El Chapo's Son, Alfredo Guzmán Salazar
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, son of "El Chapo" Guzmán, who allegedly leads the "Los Chapitos" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel responsible for fentanyl trafficking into the U.S...
ICE Offers $10 Million Reward for El Chapo's Son, Alfredo Guzmán Salazar
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, son of "El Chapo" Guzmán, who allegedly leads the "Los Chapitos" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel responsible for fentanyl trafficking into the U.S...
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48% Bias Score
Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Pills Claim Young Life: Test Strips' Limitations Highlighted
In 2020, California high school student Zach died from a fentanyl-laced counterfeit Percocet pill bought on Snapchat, highlighting the dangers of counterfeit pills and the need for comprehensive harm reduction strategies beyond fentanyl test strips.
Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Pills Claim Young Life: Test Strips' Limitations Highlighted
In 2020, California high school student Zach died from a fentanyl-laced counterfeit Percocet pill bought on Snapchat, highlighting the dangers of counterfeit pills and the need for comprehensive harm reduction strategies beyond fentanyl test strips.
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56% Bias Score
US Offers $26 Million Reward for Capture of Cárteles Unidos Leaders
The U.S. Department of Justice is offering a $26 million reward for information leading to the arrest of five Cárteles Unidos leaders, while the Treasury Department imposed sanctions; this follows President Trump's designation of the cartel as a foreign terrorist organization and his order for the m...
US Offers $26 Million Reward for Capture of Cárteles Unidos Leaders
The U.S. Department of Justice is offering a $26 million reward for information leading to the arrest of five Cárteles Unidos leaders, while the Treasury Department imposed sanctions; this follows President Trump's designation of the cartel as a foreign terrorist organization and his order for the m...
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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
Essen's Drug Crisis: A Case Study in Harm Reduction and Emerging Threats
In Essen, Germany, a harm reduction center on Hoffnungstraße (Hope Street) has prevented deaths from drug overdoses since 2001, but faces new challenges from the rise of crack cocaine and synthetic opioids like fentanyl and nitazene.
Essen's Drug Crisis: A Case Study in Harm Reduction and Emerging Threats
In Essen, Germany, a harm reduction center on Hoffnungstraße (Hope Street) has prevented deaths from drug overdoses since 2001, but faces new challenges from the rise of crack cocaine and synthetic opioids like fentanyl and nitazene.
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16% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Rules Against Most of Trump's Tariffs, Administration to Appeal
A US appeals court ruled against most of President Trump's tariffs, citing illegality, but allowed them to remain until October 14, prompting the administration to appeal to the Supreme Court, citing national emergency powers and a backup plan.
US Appeals Court Rules Against Most of Trump's Tariffs, Administration to Appeal
A US appeals court ruled against most of President Trump's tariffs, citing illegality, but allowed them to remain until October 14, prompting the administration to appeal to the Supreme Court, citing national emergency powers and a backup plan.
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60% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: Counterfeit Pills and the Limitations of Test Strips
In 2020, 18-year-old Zach Didier died from a fentanyl-laced counterfeit Percocet pill; now, one in five California youth deaths (ages 15-24) are attributed to fentanyl. Despite the increased availability of fentanyl test strips, experts warn they offer a false sense of security due to inconsistent f...
Fentanyl Crisis: Counterfeit Pills and the Limitations of Test Strips
In 2020, 18-year-old Zach Didier died from a fentanyl-laced counterfeit Percocet pill; now, one in five California youth deaths (ages 15-24) are attributed to fentanyl. Despite the increased availability of fentanyl test strips, experts warn they offer a false sense of security due to inconsistent f...
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48% Bias Score
87 Deaths in Argentina Linked to Contaminated Fentanyl
At least 87 deaths in Argentina are linked to contaminated fentanyl ampoules produced by Laboratorio Ramallo in December 2024 and distributed to over 200 medical centers; Health Minister Mario Lugones blames negligence and potential corruption within the regulatory agency, Iname.
87 Deaths in Argentina Linked to Contaminated Fentanyl
At least 87 deaths in Argentina are linked to contaminated fentanyl ampoules produced by Laboratorio Ramallo in December 2024 and distributed to over 200 medical centers; Health Minister Mario Lugones blames negligence and potential corruption within the regulatory agency, Iname.
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52% Bias Score
New Mexico Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Crime Surge in Española
New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Española and parts of Rio Arriba County on Wednesday, allocating $750,000 to combat a surge in violent crime and drug trafficking, citing a doubling of police calls in the past two years and the county's high overdose death rate.
New Mexico Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Crime Surge in Española
New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Española and parts of Rio Arriba County on Wednesday, allocating $750,000 to combat a surge in violent crime and drug trafficking, citing a doubling of police calls in the past two years and the county's high overdose death rate.
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36% Bias Score
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