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Record Fentanyl Bust in California Leads to Three Arrests
On January 22, 2024, California authorities seized over 50 pounds of fentanyl (14 million lethal doses) in Downey, leading to the arrest of three individuals accused of trafficking, highlighting the state's largest fentanyl bust and the escalating opioid crisis.
Record Fentanyl Bust in California Leads to Three Arrests
On January 22, 2024, California authorities seized over 50 pounds of fentanyl (14 million lethal doses) in Downey, leading to the arrest of three individuals accused of trafficking, highlighting the state's largest fentanyl bust and the escalating opioid crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Fentanyl: A Personal Experience and Public Health Crisis
The author recounts his experience with fentanyl as a sedative for a colonoscopy, highlighting both the drug's medical uses and its role in the opioid crisis, contrasting safe medical use with widespread abuse and overdose deaths.
Fentanyl: A Personal Experience and Public Health Crisis
The author recounts his experience with fentanyl as a sedative for a colonoscopy, highlighting both the drug's medical uses and its role in the opioid crisis, contrasting safe medical use with widespread abuse and overdose deaths.
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40% Bias Score
Sacramento Deputy's Fentanyl Overdose Exposes Misconduct, Leading to Resignation
Sacramento County Deputy Marvin Morales, who was revived with naloxone after an incident in October 2023 initially believed to be chemical exposure, actually overdosed on fentanyl he'd confiscated; an internal investigation revealed he'd lied about disposing of a seized pipe and used methamphetamine...
Sacramento Deputy's Fentanyl Overdose Exposes Misconduct, Leading to Resignation
Sacramento County Deputy Marvin Morales, who was revived with naloxone after an incident in October 2023 initially believed to be chemical exposure, actually overdosed on fentanyl he'd confiscated; an internal investigation revealed he'd lied about disposing of a seized pipe and used methamphetamine...
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56% Bias Score
Unspent Opioid Settlement Funds Hamper Crisis Response: New Hampshire's Success Story
Since 2021, $50 billion in opioid settlements have been awarded to states, but a significant portion remains unspent. New Hampshire's proactive approach, using settlement funds to expand naloxone access and implement the Doorway program, led to a 30% decrease in overdose deaths.
Unspent Opioid Settlement Funds Hamper Crisis Response: New Hampshire's Success Story
Since 2021, $50 billion in opioid settlements have been awarded to states, but a significant portion remains unspent. New Hampshire's proactive approach, using settlement funds to expand naloxone access and implement the Doorway program, led to a 30% decrease in overdose deaths.
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60% Bias Score
Cocaine Overdose Deaths Rise Despite Overall Drug Death Decline
In 2023, cocaine overdose deaths in the US rose by nearly 5% to 8.6 per 100,000, primarily due to the combined use of cocaine and fentanyl; this increase occurred despite an overall 4% decrease in drug overdose deaths.
Cocaine Overdose Deaths Rise Despite Overall Drug Death Decline
In 2023, cocaine overdose deaths in the US rose by nearly 5% to 8.6 per 100,000, primarily due to the combined use of cocaine and fentanyl; this increase occurred despite an overall 4% decrease in drug overdose deaths.
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40% Bias Score
Kentucky County's Opioid Settlement Funds Used for Ice Rink Amidst Overdose Crisis
Carter County, Kentucky, spent \$15,000 of its opioid settlement funds on an ice rink, prompting criticism for neglecting more urgent addiction-related needs despite facing a drug overdose death rate 2.5 times the national average from 2018-2021.
Kentucky County's Opioid Settlement Funds Used for Ice Rink Amidst Overdose Crisis
Carter County, Kentucky, spent \$15,000 of its opioid settlement funds on an ice rink, prompting criticism for neglecting more urgent addiction-related needs despite facing a drug overdose death rate 2.5 times the national average from 2018-2021.
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decline Significantly
Fatal fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. have dropped 24% from peak levels nationwide, with all 50 states showing improvement, resulting in an estimated 25,000 fewer annual deaths; however, severe addiction and chronic illness persist.
U.S. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decline Significantly
Fatal fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. have dropped 24% from peak levels nationwide, with all 50 states showing improvement, resulting in an estimated 25,000 fewer annual deaths; however, severe addiction and chronic illness persist.
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48% Bias Score
China Details Fentanyl Control Measures, Exports, and US Cooperation
China released a white paper detailing its efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking, reporting that 9.766 kilograms of fentanyl-related medications were exported in 2023, none to North America, and emphasizing its commitment to international cooperation while opposing US sanctions.
China Details Fentanyl Control Measures, Exports, and US Cooperation
China released a white paper detailing its efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking, reporting that 9.766 kilograms of fentanyl-related medications were exported in 2023, none to North America, and emphasizing its commitment to international cooperation while opposing US sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Democratic Opposition Delays Bipartisan Fentanyl Bill
Democrats are facing criticism for opposing the bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently classify fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances, despite support from grieving families who lost loved ones to fentanyl overdoses and concerns that the bill would exacerbate mass incarceration an...
Democratic Opposition Delays Bipartisan Fentanyl Bill
Democrats are facing criticism for opposing the bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently classify fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances, despite support from grieving families who lost loved ones to fentanyl overdoses and concerns that the bill would exacerbate mass incarceration an...
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52% Bias Score
Ontario's Supervised Drug-Use Site Closures to Strain Healthcare System
Ontario plans to close 10 of its 23 supervised drug-use sites by month's end, prompting warnings from health professionals about increased overdoses and strain on emergency rooms; the decision, driven by safety concerns and supported by public opinion polls favoring the governing party, contrasts wi...
Ontario's Supervised Drug-Use Site Closures to Strain Healthcare System
Ontario plans to close 10 of its 23 supervised drug-use sites by month's end, prompting warnings from health professionals about increased overdoses and strain on emergency rooms; the decision, driven by safety concerns and supported by public opinion polls favoring the governing party, contrasts wi...
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48% Bias Score
Mexico's Drug Seizure Amid Rising U.S. Tensions
Mexico announced a major drug bust of 269 kilograms of methamphetamine and 4,700 liters of precursors near Culiacán, amid rising tensions with the U.S. over a potential designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations; this follows months of intensified anti-drug operations resulting in sig...
Mexico's Drug Seizure Amid Rising U.S. Tensions
Mexico announced a major drug bust of 269 kilograms of methamphetamine and 4,700 liters of precursors near Culiacán, amid rising tensions with the U.S. over a potential designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations; this follows months of intensified anti-drug operations resulting in sig...
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48% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis Prompts US Tariffs, Mexican Troop Deployment
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin, causes tens of thousands of US overdose deaths annually; President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada were temporarily suspended after Mexico deployed 10,000 troops to counter drug trafficking and migration.
Fentanyl Crisis Prompts US Tariffs, Mexican Troop Deployment
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin, causes tens of thousands of US overdose deaths annually; President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada were temporarily suspended after Mexico deployed 10,000 troops to counter drug trafficking and migration.
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48% Bias Score
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