‘Ketamine Queen’ Charged In Death Of Matthew Perry By Zachary Pottle ❘ August 16, 2024 A drug dealer known as ‘Ketamine Queen’ is among five now charged in the death of actor Matthew Perry, including Perry's personal assistant. Read More
Honolulu Now Requires Bars To Stock Naloxone By Jessica Sherer ❘ January 10, 2024 Honolulu becomes first US city to require bars and nightclubs to stock Naloxone (Narcan) in an effort to lower Opioid overdose risk. Read More
Fentanyl Dealers May Face Murder Charges In San Francisco By Zachary Pottle ❘ November 3, 2023 A new task force aimed at battling the Opioid crisis in San Francisco may allow law enforcement to treat deadly overdoses as homicides. Read More
Narcan, Opioid-Overdose Reversal Drug, Hits Shelves Today By Jessica Sherer ❘ September 5, 2023 Narcan, a nasal spray version of the life-saving Opioid overdose medication, Naloxone, is now available over-the-counter in the US. Read More
‘Euphoria’ Star Angus Cloud Dead At 25 By Zachary Pottle ❘ August 2, 2023 'Euphoria' actor Angus Cloud has died at the age of 25, from what early reports are calling an accidental overdose. Read More
White House Announces Plan To Combat Xylazine Overdose By Jessica Sherer ❘ July 14, 2023 The White House has revealed a plan committing to a 15% reduction in Xylazine overdose over the next 2 years. Read More
Florida Legislators Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips By Zachary Pottle ❘ July 6, 2023 Florida joins more than 35 other states that have legalized Fentanyl test strips, a vital step in preventing accidental overdoses. Read More
Unintentional Fentanyl Use Rampant By Jessica Sherer ❘ June 30, 2023 Ingestion of Fentanyl-laced drugs, like Heroin and Cocaine, is at an all-time high, but intention to use remains low. Read More
FDA Approves Narcan For Over-The-Counter Use By Zachary Pottle ❘ April 11, 2023 The FDA has approved the sale of Narcan, the life-saving Opioid overdose reversal drug, over-the-counter, waiving prescription requirements. Read More
