Washington D.C., United States – The alarming rise in deaths due to drug overdoses has brought to light a concerning trend of overtreatment with medications. Despite the preventable nature of most drug-related fatalities, the death toll continues to climb, painting a grim picture of the current drug pandemic. In a study conducted in 2013, it … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded in Houston, Texas, as a family mourns the loss of their 16-year-old son, who was fatally shot on Wednesday night. The Houston Police Department suspects it may have been a drug deal gone wrong that led to the teenager’s death. According to HPD, the events unfolded when two … Read more
Newark, New Jersey – A 43-year-old man from Essex County was found guilty last week of orchestrating three murders and engaging in a large-scale narcotics operation. Michael Healy of Montclair was convicted by a federal jury on charges including racketeering conspiracy, drug distribution conspiracy, and conspiring to murder a federal witness, among others. The verdict … Read more
PARIS, France – In response to the alarming rise in addiction cases tied to the powerful opioid painkiller Tramadol, France has taken decisive action to limit the potential for abuse. The number of pills in a box of Tramadol has been reduced from 30 to a maximum of 15, following recommendations from the country’s national … Read more
Decatur, Georgia – Authorities in DeKalb County are on the lookout for three individuals in connection with a fatal shooting that transpired during an alleged drug transaction, police reported. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday evening when law enforcement received a call regarding a deceased individual near Flat Shoals Parkway and Snapfinger Road. … Read more
Pomona, California – A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder following the tragic death of a young woman in Pomona back in February. The Pomona Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit apprehended 43-year-old Tommy Ray Belin on March 21, connecting him to the killing of 25-year-old Andrea Bustillos. The case dates back … Read more
San Francisco, California is facing a troubling rise in drug overdoses, sparking concerns about the health and safety of its residents. The city has been struggling to combat this epidemic, with overdose deaths reaching alarming rates in recent years. Despite efforts to increase access to addiction treatment and harm reduction services, the number of fatal … Read more
Williams Lake, British Columbia – A recent toxic drug alert has been issued for the residents of Williams Lake. The alert, set to remain in effect for the week, comes in response to a series of overdoses, including fatalities, linked to the use of down or fentanyl within the community. Interior Health, in a news … Read more
Drug overdose deaths in the United States have been a persistent and concerning issue, with rates steadily increasing over the past two decades. Recently, overdoses involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl and stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine have surged, presenting a growing challenge for public health officials. According to a report from the National Vital … Read more
Brooklyn, New York – A young man who narrowly escaped a confrontation with a Brooklyn gunman, only to witness the perpetrator being fatally shot by NYPD officers, now faces charges in connection to a separate shooting incident. Jeremiah Adams, 19, was taken into custody following a dramatic altercation with Nathan Scott, 20, in East Flatbush. … Read more