overdose deaths

U.K. Researchers Report Finding Xylazine in Illicit Weed Vapes

The powerful sedative xylazine is turning up in THC vapes and counterfeit pills, according to researchers in the U.K.

10 months ago

Smoking Surpasses Injection as Leading Ingestion Method in Overdose Deaths

A recent CDC study has shown that more people appear to be smoking fentanyl than injecting it, and it’s killing…

12 months ago

Cannabis Still the World’s Most Used Substance, UN Report Says

According to the United Nations, there are an estimated 219 million cannabis users worldwide, with that number trending upward.

1 year ago

Majority of Los Angeles Overdose Deaths Caused by Fentanyl

A recent report from Los Angeles County health officials shows that fentanyl caused nearly 60% of the region’s overdose deaths…

1 year ago

‘Pain Hustlers’ on Netflix Shows Dark Side of Big Pharma

Opioids and the corruption of Big Pharma wreak havoc for the characters of Pain Hustlers on Netflix.

1 year ago

Fentanyl Overdoses See Dramatic Spike in U.S., According to Report

Nearly 70,000 Americans died of fentanyl overdoses in 2021.

2 years ago

Fentanyl Crisis Behind Record Homeless Death Toll in Seattle

More people experiencing homelessness died of fentanyl overdoses in Seattle, Washington than ever before.

2 years ago

Kellyanne Conway Connects Weed With ‘Overdose Deaths’ in Pennsylvania Race Discussion

Conway was subsequently dragged on social media and in the news for her take on marijuana and overdoses.

2 years ago

Biden Signs Bill To Take On Rising Meth Abuse

The new law declares methamphetamine as an “emerging drug threat.”

3 years ago

Researchers Developing Vaccine to Fight Opioid Use Disorder

A new vaccine being developed could be used to help those prone to Opioid Use Disorder and opiate addiction.

3 years ago