Tag: Naloxone
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The Silent Surge: How Synthetic Drugs Are Driving a Pricey Toll and What’s Being Done
Rising threat from synthetic drugs The emergence of synthetic drugs has reshaped the landscape of substance use in many communities. Industry innovations and the rapid proliferation of new compounds mean users often encounter substances that are significantly stronger than the drugs they are accustomed to. This potency translates into a higher risk of overdose and…
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Combating the Rise of Synthetic Drugs: Harm Reduction and Community Action Save Lives
Understanding the Shift to Synthetic Drugs Across many regions, a new wave of synthetic drugs has emerged, often described as significantly stronger than the substances many users are accustomed to. These synthetic options can be more potent, unpredictable, and faster-acting, which increases the risk of fatal overdoses. The evolving drug landscape challenges traditional approaches to…
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Synthetic Drugs Surge: Overdose Deaths Rise as Communities Adapt
Introduction: A Changing Drug Landscape The emergence of synthetic drugs has altered the risk environment for many communities. These substances, often designed to mimic or enhance the effects of traditional narcotics, can be significantly stronger and more unpredictable. For people who use drugs, the heightened potency increases the likelihood of dangerous overdoses, straining emergency services…
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Sudbury Drug Alert: Heavier Sedation in Overdoses Prompts Public Health Warning
Public Health Sudbury Issues Urgent Drug Safety Warning Public Health Sudbury & Districts, in collaboration with Sudbury’s Community Drug Strategy, has issued a warning about an alarming trend in recent drug poisonings. In multiple overdose events, responders have observed heavier sedation than typically seen with known substances. At this time, health officials say there is…
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Five overdoses at Cork Prison in 14 months; 269 drug seizures since 2020
Overview: Overdoses and drug seizures at Cork Prison New figures released by the Department of Justice reveal a troubling pattern at Cork Prison: five overdoses have occurred since August 2024, and the facility has recorded 269 drug seizures since 2020. The statistics, compiled from data provided by the Irish Prison Service (IPS), underscore ongoing concerns…