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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
Slight Decrease in German Drug Deaths Masks Worrying Trends
Drug-related deaths in Germany fell slightly to 2137 in 2024, but deaths among young people under 30 rose by 14%, with a significant increase in cases involving synthetic opioids and new psychoactive substances, highlighting a complex and evolving problem requiring urgent action.
Slight Decrease in German Drug Deaths Masks Worrying Trends
Drug-related deaths in Germany fell slightly to 2137 in 2024, but deaths among young people under 30 rose by 14%, with a significant increase in cases involving synthetic opioids and new psychoactive substances, highlighting a complex and evolving problem requiring urgent action.
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36% Bias Score
Synthetic Drug Use Surges in Europe, Driven by Domestic Production and Geopolitical Shifts
The European Drug Report 2025 highlights a surge in synthetic drug use, particularly cathinones and opioids, alongside persistent high cocaine use spreading from cities to smaller towns, leading to increased overdoses and posing a significant public health challenge.
Synthetic Drug Use Surges in Europe, Driven by Domestic Production and Geopolitical Shifts
The European Drug Report 2025 highlights a surge in synthetic drug use, particularly cathinones and opioids, alongside persistent high cocaine use spreading from cities to smaller towns, leading to increased overdoses and posing a significant public health challenge.
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24% Bias Score
NDLEA Seizes N3.2 Billion in Opioids at Nigerian Ports
Nigerian authorities seized over N3.2 billion worth of opioids—3 million tapentadol/carisoprodol pills and 169,800 codeine bottles—in Apapa and Port Harcourt ports (May 13-14) during joint operations with customs and other agencies; separate incidents involved a cocaine shipment to Australia and an ...
NDLEA Seizes N3.2 Billion in Opioids at Nigerian Ports
Nigerian authorities seized over N3.2 billion worth of opioids—3 million tapentadol/carisoprodol pills and 169,800 codeine bottles—in Apapa and Port Harcourt ports (May 13-14) during joint operations with customs and other agencies; separate incidents involved a cocaine shipment to Australia and an ...
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44% Bias Score
Albuquerque Deploys National Guard to Combat Juvenile Crime and Drug Abuse
Albuquerque is deploying the National Guard to assist police in combating rising juvenile crime and drug abuse, particularly fentanyl, following a recent operation yielding 116 felony and 38 misdemeanor arrests; the Guard will secure crime scenes, freeing up police.
Albuquerque Deploys National Guard to Combat Juvenile Crime and Drug Abuse
Albuquerque is deploying the National Guard to assist police in combating rising juvenile crime and drug abuse, particularly fentanyl, following a recent operation yielding 116 felony and 38 misdemeanor arrests; the Guard will secure crime scenes, freeing up police.
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36% Bias Score
One Pound of Fentanyl Seized in Seattle; Canada-U.S. Tensions Rise
U.S. Customs seized about a pound of fentanyl sent from Canada to the U.S. via courier on February 6th in Seattle; this comes amidst President Trump's claims of increased fentanyl trafficking from Canada, prompting proposed tariffs.
One Pound of Fentanyl Seized in Seattle; Canada-U.S. Tensions Rise
U.S. Customs seized about a pound of fentanyl sent from Canada to the U.S. via courier on February 6th in Seattle; this comes amidst President Trump's claims of increased fentanyl trafficking from Canada, prompting proposed tariffs.
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40% 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
Bavaria Sees Surge in Cocaine Offenses, Online Drug Trade, and Fentanyl Use"
Bavarian police reported a sharp increase in cocaine-related offenses in 2024 (3,972 cases), exceeding previous years, while other drug offenses decreased. The rise is linked to increased cocaine availability, online drug markets, and cocaine being the second leading cause of drug-related deaths for...
Bavaria Sees Surge in Cocaine Offenses, Online Drug Trade, and Fentanyl Use"
Bavarian police reported a sharp increase in cocaine-related offenses in 2024 (3,972 cases), exceeding previous years, while other drug offenses decreased. The rise is linked to increased cocaine availability, online drug markets, and cocaine being the second leading cause of drug-related deaths for...
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40% 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
DHL Suspends US Shipments Over \$800 Amidst New Tariff Regime
DHL Express suspends US shipments over \$800 due to increased customs bureaucracy following new tariffs, impacting consumers and businesses; the de minimis threshold will be eliminated on May 2nd, affecting e-commerce giants and potentially sparking further trade disputes.
DHL Suspends US Shipments Over \$800 Amidst New Tariff Regime
DHL Express suspends US shipments over \$800 due to increased customs bureaucracy following new tariffs, impacting consumers and businesses; the de minimis threshold will be eliminated on May 2nd, affecting e-commerce giants and potentially sparking further trade disputes.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Designates Seven Criminal Groups as Terrorist Entities
Canada added seven transnational criminal groups, including Mexican and Venezuelan cartels, to its terrorist list to combat the flow of illegal opioids and disrupt their finances, granting law enforcement expanded powers under the Criminal Code.
Canada Designates Seven Criminal Groups as Terrorist Entities
Canada added seven transnational criminal groups, including Mexican and Venezuelan cartels, to its terrorist list to combat the flow of illegal opioids and disrupt their finances, granting law enforcement expanded powers under the Criminal Code.
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44% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis: Mexico, Canada, and China's Roles
Mexico's cartels are the primary source of fentanyl entering the U.S., smuggling it across the border despite increased seizures. Canada plays a much smaller role, while China supplies precursor chemicals. President Trump's tariff threats led to Mexico deploying 10,000 troops to the border.
Fentanyl Crisis: Mexico, Canada, and China's Roles
Mexico's cartels are the primary source of fentanyl entering the U.S., smuggling it across the border despite increased seizures. Canada plays a much smaller role, while China supplies precursor chemicals. President Trump's tariff threats led to Mexico deploying 10,000 troops to the border.
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44% Bias Score
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