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Mass Overdose in West Baltimore Leaves Seven in Critical Condition
On Thursday, at least 27 people overdosed in West Baltimore near Pennsylvania and North Avenues around 9:20 a.m., resulting in seven critical and fifteen serious but non-life-threatening conditions; officials are investigating the source and distributor of the substance, while community groups provi...
Mass Overdose in West Baltimore Leaves Seven in Critical Condition
On Thursday, at least 27 people overdosed in West Baltimore near Pennsylvania and North Avenues around 9:20 a.m., resulting in seven critical and fifteen serious but non-life-threatening conditions; officials are investigating the source and distributor of the substance, while community groups provi...
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36% Bias Score
Global Fentanyl Market Decreases Due to Precursor Seizures
The UNODC's 2025 World Drug Report details a global decrease in fentanyl seizures to 19.5 tons in 2023, primarily due to Mexican government seizures of precursors impacting US and Canadian markets, resulting in reduced consumption and overdose deaths; however, opioid consumption remains high in Nort...
Global Fentanyl Market Decreases Due to Precursor Seizures
The UNODC's 2025 World Drug Report details a global decrease in fentanyl seizures to 19.5 tons in 2023, primarily due to Mexican government seizures of precursors impacting US and Canadian markets, resulting in reduced consumption and overdose deaths; however, opioid consumption remains high in Nort...
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32% Bias Score
Potent New Opioid Nitazene Threatens to Worsen Opioid Crisis
A new synthetic opioid, nitazenes, 40 times stronger than fentanyl, is spreading in the US and Europe, causing increasing overdose risks due to its potency and uncontrolled distribution in various forms (intravenous, pills, powder, aerosols).
Potent New Opioid Nitazene Threatens to Worsen Opioid Crisis
A new synthetic opioid, nitazenes, 40 times stronger than fentanyl, is spreading in the US and Europe, causing increasing overdose risks due to its potency and uncontrolled distribution in various forms (intravenous, pills, powder, aerosols).
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40% Bias Score
Ontario Opioid Deaths Decrease 15% in 2024, but Crisis Persists
In 2024, Ontario recorded 2,231 opioid-related deaths, a 15% decrease from 2023 but still representing a significant public health crisis; fentanyl was involved in over 83% of deaths, while benzodiazepine involvement increased sharply; the province's response has been criticized for lacking leadersh...
Ontario Opioid Deaths Decrease 15% in 2024, but Crisis Persists
In 2024, Ontario recorded 2,231 opioid-related deaths, a 15% decrease from 2023 but still representing a significant public health crisis; fentanyl was involved in over 83% of deaths, while benzodiazepine involvement increased sharply; the province's response has been criticized for lacking leadersh...
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44% Bias Score
B.C.'s Supportive Housing Policy Under Fire Amidst Victoria's Addiction Crisis
A Globe and Mail investigation revealed that B.C.'s supportive housing units allow drug use, leading to increased crime and contradicting claims that they save lives; Victoria's leaders are calling for more provincial funding and a change in policy.
B.C.'s Supportive Housing Policy Under Fire Amidst Victoria's Addiction Crisis
A Globe and Mail investigation revealed that B.C.'s supportive housing units allow drug use, leading to increased crime and contradicting claims that they save lives; Victoria's leaders are calling for more provincial funding and a change in policy.
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60% Bias Score
US Drug Overdose Deaths Fall 27% in 2024 to Five-Year Low"
Provisional data from the US CDC reveals an unprecedented 27% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024, reaching a five-year low of 80,391 deaths, primarily attributed to a combination of persistent harm-reduction efforts and potential shifts in drug supply and user behavior, though continued federal fu...
US Drug Overdose Deaths Fall 27% in 2024 to Five-Year Low"
Provisional data from the US CDC reveals an unprecedented 27% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024, reaching a five-year low of 80,391 deaths, primarily attributed to a combination of persistent harm-reduction efforts and potential shifts in drug supply and user behavior, though continued federal fu...
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40% Bias Score
Opioid Settlement Funds: Concerns Rise Over Misuse and Lack of Oversight
State attorneys general secured billions in opioid settlements, but concerns exist about their use, prompting a crowdsourced database to track potential misuse and advocate for better oversight. The database, launched by the Opioid Policy Institute and Popular Democracy, already includes about 150 e...
Opioid Settlement Funds: Concerns Rise Over Misuse and Lack of Oversight
State attorneys general secured billions in opioid settlements, but concerns exist about their use, prompting a crowdsourced database to track potential misuse and advocate for better oversight. The database, launched by the Opioid Policy Institute and Popular Democracy, already includes about 150 e...
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48% Bias Score
Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan Approved Despite Missing Victim Restitution Information
A New York bankruptcy judge approved Purdue Pharma's reorganization plan despite objections that the disclosure statement omits information about $225 million that could go to opioid victims under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act; the omission raises concerns about the fairness of the bankruptc...
Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan Approved Despite Missing Victim Restitution Information
A New York bankruptcy judge approved Purdue Pharma's reorganization plan despite objections that the disclosure statement omits information about $225 million that could go to opioid victims under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act; the omission raises concerns about the fairness of the bankruptc...
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48% Bias Score
Texas Issues First Fentanyl Murder Conviction, Life Sentence
On September 18, 2023, Brandon Harrison died of a fentanyl and methamphetamine overdose in Fort Worth, Texas. On Wednesday, Jacob Lindsay, 48, was convicted of murder under a new Texas law and sentenced to life in prison for supplying the fentanyl that led to Harrison's death.
Texas Issues First Fentanyl Murder Conviction, Life Sentence
On September 18, 2023, Brandon Harrison died of a fentanyl and methamphetamine overdose in Fort Worth, Texas. On Wednesday, Jacob Lindsay, 48, was convicted of murder under a new Texas law and sentenced to life in prison for supplying the fentanyl that led to Harrison's death.
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60% Bias Score
Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Appalachia's Progress Against Opioid Overdoses
Recent dramatic falls in opioid overdose deaths in Western Appalachia, attributed to increased naloxone use and treatment programs, are threatened by proposed federal budget cuts totaling $33.3 billion to the Health and Human Services department, potentially reversing years of progress and impacting...
Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Appalachia's Progress Against Opioid Overdoses
Recent dramatic falls in opioid overdose deaths in Western Appalachia, attributed to increased naloxone use and treatment programs, are threatened by proposed federal budget cuts totaling $33.3 billion to the Health and Human Services department, potentially reversing years of progress and impacting...
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40% Bias Score
BC Investigates Leak of Opioid Diversion Data; Policy Changes Follow
A British Columbia government investigation is underway to determine if a law enforcement officer leaked presentation slides revealing that a significant portion of the province's safer-supply opioids are being diverted and trafficked, prompting policy changes and raising concerns about whistleblowe...
BC Investigates Leak of Opioid Diversion Data; Policy Changes Follow
A British Columbia government investigation is underway to determine if a law enforcement officer leaked presentation slides revealing that a significant portion of the province's safer-supply opioids are being diverted and trafficked, prompting policy changes and raising concerns about whistleblowe...
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52% Bias Score
US Overdose Deaths Plummet 27% in 2024: Largest Drop in 45 Years
US overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024 to approximately 80,000, marking the largest decrease in 45 years and reversing a concerning trend; experts cite increased awareness, harm reduction efforts, and legal settlements as possible causes, but the impact of the new administration's policies remains unce...
US Overdose Deaths Plummet 27% in 2024: Largest Drop in 45 Years
US overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024 to approximately 80,000, marking the largest decrease in 45 years and reversing a concerning trend; experts cite increased awareness, harm reduction efforts, and legal settlements as possible causes, but the impact of the new administration's policies remains unce...
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44% Bias Score
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