A pair of Bay State men have offered guilty pleas in connection with what federal prosecutors describe as a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and other illicit substances.| Boston Herald
Drawing from 39 years in law enforcement and his own family's experience, Sheriff Harran confronts the staggering statistics behind overdose deaths and the terrifying rise of substances like fentanyl and xylazine ("trank"). The post Law & Order: BUX (Ep. 17): Combating the crisis: How Bucks County fights for recovery appeared first on The Independence.| The Independence
The Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) has presented a Prototype Innovation Award to Kaléo for the development of the Rapid Opioid Countermeasure System (ROCS), a 10 mg naloxone hydrochloride auto-injector [...] Read the full story at CBRNE Central: Kaléo Receives Inaugural MCDC Innovation Award for High-Potency Opioid Countermeasure.| CBRNE Central
In her new book, ‘Rehab: An American Scandal,’ Shoshana Walter explores how the giant substance treatment industry keeps failing many people desperate for help.| The Marshall Project
There’s no evidence of significant flows of fentanyl from Canada, but that could change quickly if U.S. can better seal its Mexican border.| nationalpost
Watch our first mini-doc on overdose prevention sites America's First Supervised Drug Consumption Site: OnPoint NYC| Invisible People
Fentanyl is a powerful painkiller that has already been widely used in children with SCD and in adults with cancer or chronic pain. Researchers now believe its use in adults …| TIF
The Education Support Center in Lemon Grove once advertised its services online. They claimed to promote a drug-free lifestyle and help people get back on their feet, but the business itself was registered as a company that would help low-income consumers learn about finances. Police say it was none of these things; instead, it The post San Diego’s Lemon Grove Education Support Center Dark Secret appeared first on Addiction Programs.| Addiction Programs
Pink cocaine has been in the news lately after boy band legend Liam Payne suffered a tragic fall from a hotel room last month. Payne, who had once achieved long-term sobriety, apparently was using drugs again. Reports say that he had a substance called "pink cocaine" in his system, causing him to suffer a psychotic The post Pink Cocaine: A Very Dangerous Club Drug appeared first on Addiction Programs.| Addiction Programs
For the first time in 20 years, the federal government is changing the rules for Methadone, a form of medication-assisted treatment available for people addicted to prescription or street opioids. The new rules aim to make the life-saving treatment more accessible to people struggling with opioid use disorder. They take place next month, updating some The post Methadone Treatment Access Expanded by Federal Government appeared first on Addiction Programs.| Addiction Programs
Methadone works better for some people addicted to opioids. But most West Virginians aren’t permitted to use it.| Mountain State Spotlight
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The HALT Fentanyl Act promises to curb drug use, but history shows it will worsen overdose rates and disproportionately punish homeless people.| Invisible People
Mexico's President Sheinbaum announced Thursday that she's sending Congress a constitutional reform proposal to bolster Mexico's sovereignty.| Mexico News Daily
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is the recommended first line treatment for adolescents with opioid use disorder (OUD), the chronic use of opioids and/or synthetic opioids that causes clinically significant distress or impairment.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Drug overdoses and poisoning are the third leading cause of pediatric death. In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of fentanyl-related overdoses, with 15-19 year olds being the most affected.| Pediatrics Nationwide
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, fewer than 10% of adolescents with a substance use disorder receive care. Of those 10%, many are not ready to engage in treatment. They are often brought in by a parent or guardian. Harm reduction is an opportunity to engage all adolescents, whether they are currently in treatment or not, about reducing risks associated with substance use.| Pediatrics Nationwide
A Springfield woman has been indicted on charges of possession of fentanyl. Banyan Massachusetts explains more about the drug's legal standing in the state.| Banyan Treatment Center
Recognizing signs of fentanyl use can improve your life. Call 866.324.6670 today to learn more about addiction treatment in Texas.| The Right Step
An important message from Cicero Town President Larry Dominick on the growing abuse of Fentanyl| Town of Cicero, IL
Learn the signs and symptoms of fentanyl exposure (even when mixed in other drugs), its effects on the body, and the importance of immediate medical attention.| Crestview Recovery
The threat from the production, use, and trafficking of illegal drugs throughout the State of Michigan continues to be of great concern. In 2022, the demand and availability of some commonly used drug| Public Intelligence