Fentanyl crisis in WA needs a turning point, so what is being done?
In 2023, fentanyl became one of the top issues in Seattle and the state. However, many still see room for more action on policy, treatment and enforcement.#seattle (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Xylazine-Laced Fentanyl Overdose: 'Make Sure They're Breathing'
(MedPage Today) -- With rising reports of the veterinary sedative xylazine -- also known as "tranq" -- being mixed in with illicit fentanyl, physicians should be aware that the clinical endpoint for "reversing" an overdose should be that the... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - March 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Unified Command officials say early glimpse indicated progress on addressing fentanyl emergency
State, county and city leaders announced the fentanyl state of emergency in late January in hopes of better coordinating a response to the crisis. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news

California seized enough fentanyl in 2023 to kill the entire world population 'nearly twice over'
The California National Guard intercepted thousands of pounds of deadly fentanyl at ports of entry, enough to kill the entire global population 'nearly twice over,' according to the governor. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lawsuit seeks up to $11.5M over allegations that Oregon nurse replaced fentanyl drip with tap water
The first lawsuit brought amid reports that a nurse at a southern Oregon hospital replaced intravenous fentanyl drips with tap water seeks up to $11.5 million on behalf of the estate of a 65-year-old man who died. The wrongful death suit was filed Monday against Asante Rogue Regional Medical…#oregon #medford #oregonianoregonlive #danimarieschofield #schofield #oregonboard #justinidiart #horaceewilson #wilson #decibelfarms (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lawsuit seeks up to $11.5M over allegations that Oregon nurse replaced fentanyl drip with tap water
The first lawsuit brought amid reports that a nurse at a southern Oregon hospital replaced intravenous fentanyl drips with tap water seeks up to $11.5 million on behalf of the estate of a 65-year-old man who died (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Jordan's story: 'No parent should have to bury their kid'
She died of a fentanyl overdose at the age of 15, one of at least 1,706 Albertans who died of opioid poisoning last year. That works out, on average, to more than four deaths each and every day in 2023, the deadliest year on record for the province. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news

Portland ’s fentanyl crisis looks like Seattle’s, but approach veers
Last month, Oregon elected leaders declared a temporary state of emergency for downtown Portland, which has been among the hardest hit by the fentanyl crisis. The 90-day emergency declaration, in part, directs city, county and state governments to closely work with first responders to connect…#oregon #portland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Some California D.A.s are fighting fentanyl with murder charges. Why San Francisco will join them
San Francisco is following the lead of more conservative counties, launching an investigative unit to target fentanyl deaths as homicide cases. That means drug dealers could be charged with murder. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hannah Wiley Source Type: news

Some D.A.s are fighting fentanyl with murder charges. Why San Francisco will join them
San Francisco is following the lead of more conservative California counties, launching an investigative unit to target fentanyl deaths as homicide cases. That means drug dealers could be charged with murder. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)
Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - February 26, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Wiley Source Type: news

Stephen's story: 'He might be here today if he would have had a safer supply'
He died alone in his apartment after consuming methamphetamine contaminated with fentanyl, one of 1,706 Albertans known to have died of opioid poisoning in 2023, the deadliest year on record for the province. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Calgary Source Type: news

‘Port Charles’ Actor David Gail Cause Of Death Determined, Mother Speaks Out Against Fentanyl Epidemic
The Port Charles actor David Gail, who died last month at the age of 58, passed away from brain and heart complications following drug intoxication involving amphetamines, cocaine, ethanol and fentanyl, and his mother is now speaking out about the dangers of pharmaceutical addiction and the…#portcharles #davidgail #marypainter #tampa #florida #growingpains #stuartcarson #shannendoughertys #brendawalsh #beverlyhills (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Opioid Epidemic'Fourth Wave' Marked by Methamphetamine Use Opioid Epidemic'Fourth Wave' Marked by Methamphetamine Use
Use of methamphetamine and cocaine among those also using fentanyl reached a record high in 2023, a new report showed, more evidence of a " fourth wave " in the opioid epidemic.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - February 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Amid fentanyl crisis, Oregon lawmakers propose more funding for opioid addiction medication in jails
A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers are working to boost funding for jails to provide medication used to treat opioid addiction (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Former Nurse Pleads Guilty to Adulteration of Fentanyl
A former nurse pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to adulteration of fentanyl at a local hospital. Caroline Sheehan, 39, of Lowell, Mass. pleaded guilty to one count of adulteration of a prescription drug with intent to defraud and mislead. (Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases)
Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases - February 21, 2024 Category: Medical Law Authors: DOJ Source Type: news