Increases

Xylazine-Related Overdose Deaths Surge in Hawaii as Drug Trafficking Increases

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The use of the animal tranquilizer xylazine appears to be on the rise in Hawaii. According to the executive director of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program, Gary Yabuta, there were four overdose deaths involving xylazine in the state in 2023. This is a significant increase from the previous three years, … Read more

KCFD Increases Safety Measures to Prevent CO Poisoning After Fatal Incidents

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) is implementing additional measures to protect communities from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning following a series of tragic deaths. The KCFD’s efforts come after a string of incidents where carbon monoxide poisoning led to multiple fatalities. In response to the alarming trend, the KCFD is urging … Read more