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Salt Lake City, UT

Methamphetamine abuse is growing in the United States. Overdoses that include methamphetamine are on the rise. Methamphetamine plus Fentanyl in pills, smoke, or i.v. use cause the majority of deaths. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive psychostimulant and one of the most widely abused drugs worldwide. Production and distribution of methamphetamine...

Methamphetamine Is a Major Drug Threat in the U.S.

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Counterfeit pills made in the U.S. typically use pill press machines that can be purchased online and can manufacture anywhere from 1,800 pills to more than one million per hour.

This is how we get fentanyl off our streets

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

TheConversationAU

Earlier this month, drugs sold as cocaine in Melbourne were found to be contaminated with a powerful group of opioids, known as nitazenes.

These new synthetic drugs were also the suspected cause of four people being hospitalised in Sydney in May. And in April, nitazenes were found in drugs used by around 20 people who overdosed in outer Sydney.

So what are nitazenes, why are they so dangerous, and how can we minimise the harms they cause?



What are nitazenes?

Nitazenes are a group of synthetic opioids. This means they’re made in a lab (distinct from morphine or heroin which come from the opium...

Cocaine is being contaminated with powerful opioids called nitazenes. Here’s why it’s a dangerous mix

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Scientists in Brazil said sharks captured off the Brazilian coast tested positive for cocaine.

Cocaine sharks: Sharpnose sharks caught near Rio show ‘chronic exposure’ to drug

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West Palm Beach, FL

A designer drug that's 50 times more deadly than fentanyl has been found in South Florida. West Palm Beach Police say the drug "ISO" is being produced to look like a run-of-the-mill opioid, but it's far more potent and the department is calling it a 'public safety threat.'. "If you...

'It's Scary' West Palm Beach Police Call New Drug 'Public Safety Threat'

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Ecstasy testing is a crucial process for individuals seeking to understand the purity and composition of their MDMA (Ecstasy) substances. With the rise in recreational drug use, knowing what's in these pills can be a matter of safety and health. This guide dives into 30 essential facts about ecstasy testing, covering why it's important, how tests are conducted, and what results can reveal. Whether you're a first-time user or a seasoned party-goer, these insights will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions. From the science behind the tests to tips for interpreting results, we'll cover everything you need to navigate the world of ecstasy testing safely.

30 Facts About Ecstasy Testing

Los Angeles Times

Researchers at Stanford and elsewhere identified a compound that, when tested on mice, enhanced naloxone opioid-overdose-reversing effect and lessened withdrawal symptoms.

Drug can amplify naloxone's effect and reduce opioid withdrawals, study shows

Pawtucket, RI

In Pawtucket, R.I., near a storefront advertising “free” cell phones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid overdosing when he smokes crack cocaine. (NPR is identifying him by his initials because he fears being arrested for using illegal drugs.)

Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Prentiss County, MS

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on June 26, 2024, deputies and narcotics agents were actively searching for an individual who had failed to appear for sentencing in Circuit Court. During their investigation, agents observed a vehicle visiting the suspect's residence and departing shortly afterward.

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Possession of Methamphetamine in Prentiss County

Reuters

TORONTO (Reuters) - Years into a drug overdose crisis, Canada is facing backlash against government-sanctioned programs such as legal injection sites designed to keep users alive without curtailing drug use.

As Canadian drug deaths rise, programs to keep users safe face backlash

The U.S. has entered the “fourth wave” of the overdose epidemic, characterized by skyrocketing use of stimulants like methamphetamine. A new study found that a duo of drugs is effective at curbing methamphetamine-positive drug tests by 27% compared to a placebo. “These findings have important implications for pharmacological...

No FDA-Approved Meth Treatments Exist, But New Study Offers Hope

Oregon State

New York Post

Users of hip Amazonian psychedelic ayahuasca favored by celebrities are having a bad trip at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

At least five recovering alcoholics who also indulge in ayahuasca and other psychedelics told The Post they are getting shunned by the group.

Jennifer Bruce described being berated when she continued to participate in mainstream 12-step meetings after taking ayahuasca to address past trauma. 



When she picked up a chip denoting her length of sobriety at a meeting, attendees shouted she “needed to turn my chip back in and start over because I had relapsed,” Bruce said. 

Hudson Valley’s notorious Hitchcock Estate — ground zero...

Recovered alcoholics tripping on ayahuasca say they’re being ostracized at AA meetings

Virginia State

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Athens, GA

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A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Deadly fentanyl is 'most serious drug threat' in US history and on the rise in Utah, DEA warns

SALT LAKE CITY — A record number of fentanyl pills were seized in Utah in 2023. And through the first six months of 2024, that record...

Deadly fentanyl is 'most serious drug threat' in US history and on the rise in Utah, DEA warns

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