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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
Ketamine Queen" Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry's Death
Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty to providing the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry in October 2023, becoming the fifth person convicted in his overdose death.
Ketamine Queen" Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry's Death
Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty to providing the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry in October 2023, becoming the fifth person convicted in his overdose death.
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52% Bias Score
Ketamine Queen" Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry's Death
Jasveen Sangha, dubbed "the Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to five federal charges related to supplying the ketamine that caused the death of actor Matthew Perry; four others also face charges in this case.
Ketamine Queen" Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry's Death
Jasveen Sangha, dubbed "the Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to five federal charges related to supplying the ketamine that caused the death of actor Matthew Perry; four others also face charges in this case.
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68% Bias Score
Doctor Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Case
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, a California doctor, pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry in the weeks before Perry's death; the plea agreement details multiple instances of ketamine provision and carries a potential 40-year prison sentence.
Doctor Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Case
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, a California doctor, pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry in the weeks before Perry's death; the plea agreement details multiple instances of ketamine provision and carries a potential 40-year prison sentence.
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48% Bias Score
B.C. Drug Policies Linked to Increased Opioid Hospitalizations
A study in British Columbia found that safer supply and drug decriminalization policies were associated with a 58 percent increase in opioid overdose hospitalizations compared to before 2020, although there was no corresponding change in deaths; researchers suggest this may be due to reduced stigma ...
B.C. Drug Policies Linked to Increased Opioid Hospitalizations
A study in British Columbia found that safer supply and drug decriminalization policies were associated with a 58 percent increase in opioid overdose hospitalizations compared to before 2020, although there was no corresponding change in deaths; researchers suggest this may be due to reduced stigma ...
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40% Bias Score
Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest in Menorca Following Three Overdose Deaths
A 54-year-old Spanish woman was arrested in Ciutadella (Menorca) on Thursday, October 26th, 2024, for allegedly trafficking fentanyl patches, following the deaths of three young men from overdoses involving similar patches.
Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest in Menorca Following Three Overdose Deaths
A 54-year-old Spanish woman was arrested in Ciutadella (Menorca) on Thursday, October 26th, 2024, for allegedly trafficking fentanyl patches, following the deaths of three young men from overdoses involving similar patches.
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40% 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
Ketamine Queen" Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Overdose
Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry in October 2023, facing up to 65 years in prison.
Ketamine Queen" Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Overdose
Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry in October 2023, facing up to 65 years in prison.
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60% Bias Score
Ontario's Supervised Drug Site Closures Cause Overdose Increase at Remaining Locations
Following the April 1st closure of nine Ontario supervised drug-use sites due to a new law, Toronto drop-in centers saw a 300% increase in overdoses, while paramedic overdose calls and provincewide overdose deaths dropped, highlighting the complex impact of the legislation.
Ontario's Supervised Drug Site Closures Cause Overdose Increase at Remaining Locations
Following the April 1st closure of nine Ontario supervised drug-use sites due to a new law, Toronto drop-in centers saw a 300% increase in overdoses, while paramedic overdose calls and provincewide overdose deaths dropped, highlighting the complex impact of the legislation.
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52% Bias Score
Mounjaro's "Golden Dose": Cost Savings vs. Deadly Risks
Due to high costs, Mounjaro users are extracting a "golden dose" from used pens, risking infections and overdoses; experts warn of potential pancreatitis and sepsis.
Mounjaro's "Golden Dose": Cost Savings vs. Deadly Risks
Due to high costs, Mounjaro users are extracting a "golden dose" from used pens, risking infections and overdoses; experts warn of potential pancreatitis and sepsis.
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60% 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
Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled Potassium Chloride IV Bags
A nationwide recall of ICU Medical's potassium chloride IV bags (lot 1023172, expiring January 2026) is underway due to mislabeling: bags labeled as 10 mEq actually contain 20 mEq, posing a risk of overdose and death to millions of hospitalized patients annually.
Nationwide Recall of Mislabeled Potassium Chloride IV Bags
A nationwide recall of ICU Medical's potassium chloride IV bags (lot 1023172, expiring January 2026) is underway due to mislabeling: bags labeled as 10 mEq actually contain 20 mEq, posing a risk of overdose and death to millions of hospitalized patients annually.
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28% Bias Score
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