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The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is launching the “Leave Behind Naloxone” program in collaboration with the Monroe County Health Department to combat opioid overdose deaths. As part of the initiative, RPD officers will be equipped with Naloxone kits to distribute to high-risk individuals, including overdose survivors, people with a history of overdosing, and their families. […]
The cause of death for Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who passed away on September 5, 2024, has been revealed as an accidental overdose. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office found multiple substances in his system, including fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine, and THC. Quan, best known for his 2013 hit “Type of Way,” was discovered […]
For the first time in decades, U.S. drug overdose deaths have significantly declined, with a 10.6% drop reported by the CDC. Experts like Dr. Nora Volkow of NIDA are optimistic, with some researchers predicting even larger declines when more state-level data is analyzed. States in the eastern U.S. are seeing the biggest drops, with some […]
The drug that saves people from overdose may be coming soon to a store near you. The FDA is pushing to make Naloxone the drug under the Narcan Umbrella available for over-the-counter purchase. There was a vote to make the drug available without prescription. The FDA is expected to make a decision in the next […]
Researchers sat that they found an increased number of children under the age 5 accidentally poisoned by melatonin. Researchers believe the rising numbers are due to adults having trouble sleeping and children are able to get easier access to the drug. Click Here To Read More. Source: ky3.com
The FDA is warning parents and people of serious problems tied to a series of overdoses link to a new social media challenge called the “Benadryl Challenge”. According to reports the so-called Benadryl challenge is popular with teens on social media platforms. Healthcare providers are saying a number of teenagers being rushed to the hospital […]
Nick Gordon, ex-boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown died of a heroin overdose. An autopsy confirms heroin was the drug Gordon overdosed on that unfortunately caused his death back on New Years Day. According to TMZ someone called 911 saying Gordon was not breathing. Reports also say and he had there was black stuff coming from […]
The Rochester Police Department is currently investigating a fentanyl overdose which took place at the Integrated Arts and Technology school, part of the Franklin High School campus, last Wednesday. According to police officials, 35-year-old special education teacher Tracy Lewis was found unresponsive near a second floor stairwell by the school nurse. After regaining consciousness, Lewis […]
Ohio has a serious problem when it comes to drug use especially when it comes to overdose deaths. A politician in Middleton, Ohio is proposing a controversial plan to address the heroin overdose issue called “three strikes and you’re out” rule.
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