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health4 months ago•2 min saved

Drug Deaths Drop to 5-Year Low Despite Fentanyl Concerns

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have decreased to their lowest level in five years, with a significant decline since summer 2023, despite President Trump's continued emphasis on fentanyl as a major threat and his controversial policies. The CDC reports a drop to 77,648 deaths in the year ending March 2025, with notable improvements in states like West Virginia, California, Florida, and New York. Experts suggest that disruptions in fentanyl supply chains and better addiction treatment may contribute to this decline, even as critics warn that funding cuts could hinder progress.

via NPR|

#cdc-data #drug-deaths #fentanyl

health-pharmaceuticals1 year ago•16 min saved

"Deadly Impact: Prescription Drugs as Leading Cause of Death"

A comprehensive analysis suggests that prescription drugs, particularly psychiatric drugs, are a leading cause of death, with estimates of hundreds of thousands of annual deaths in the United States. The methodology used to estimate drug deaths in hospitals is likely an underestimation, and deaths outside hospitals are often misattributed to natural or unknown causes. The overuse and adverse effects of drugs, including neuroleptics, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants, contribute significantly to the death toll. The author argues that most drug deaths are preventable and calls for stricter drug regulation to address the ongoing drug pandemic.

via Mad in America|

#adverse-drug-reactions #drug-deaths #health-pharmaceuticals

health1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rising Concerns: Xylazine's Dangerous Presence in Illicit Drug Mixtures"

Xylazine, a powerful sedative, is being found in about one-fifth of all fentanyl samples nationwide, but opioids, particularly fentanyl, remain the primary cause of drug deaths in New Hampshire, with over 400 deaths last year. While there is an uptick in xylazine being present in some overdoses, it was found to be a contributing factor in only two of those deaths. Experts emphasize that naloxone is still effective in preventing the potentially deadly consequences of an overdose, as the majority of adverse effects are due to opioids, usually fentanyl.

via WMUR Manchester|

#drug-deaths #fentanyl #health

drugs2 years ago•3 min saved

Rising Death Toll: Deadly 'Frankenstein' Drugs Sweep Across Nations

Super-strength street drugs known as nitazenes, smuggled from China, have been linked to at least 54 deaths in the UK in the last six months. These man-made drugs, often mixed with other substances like cocaine and anxiety medication, can be up to 300 times stronger than heroin and fentanyl. Nitazenes, nicknamed the "Frankenstein" drug, are causing a surge in drug-related deaths, prompting calls for them to be classified as a Class A drug. The West Midlands has seen the highest number of deaths, followed by the East of England and Scotland. The true total could be higher as more cases await testing.

via The Sun|

#anxiety-medication #cocaine #drug-deaths

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Rise in Deadly Chinese-Made Opioids Sparks Concerns of Gang Wars and Skin Damage

Fifty-four people in the UK have died in the past six months after taking synthetic opioids called nitazenes, believed to be manufactured in China. These opioids are up to 300 times stronger than heroin and up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl. The National Crime Agency suspects that the drugs are being shipped to Britain through the postal system. Fentanyl, another synthetic opioid from China, has been a major contributor to the opioid crisis in the US. The UK government plans to classify 15 new synthetic opioids as Class A drugs. The presence of nitazenes in heroin sold on the streets has led to a spike in fatal overdoses, with 45 deaths in England and nine in Scotland. Experts warn that nitazenes could become a global drug problem.

via The Telegraph|

#china #drug-deaths #health

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

NYC police make final arrest in connection to gay nightclub drug deaths.

The final suspect in a string of druggings and robberies targeting patrons at gay nightclubs in NYC, which caused the overdose deaths of two men, has been caught. Jayqwan Hamilton, 35, was indicted on two counts of murder as well as multiple counts of grand larceny, robbery, identity theft and conspiracy in connection to 17 robberies in the Big Apple between March 2021 and July 2022. Hamilton was part of a five-man crew that used drugs to incapacitate men they met in and around bars. The alleged nefarious scheme caused the deaths of two Hells Kitchen clubgoers, John Umberger, 33, and Julio Ramirez, 25, last year.

via New York Post |

#arrest #crime #drug-deaths