Tag: overdose
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Five Arrested in De Niro Grandson and Stein Daughter Deaths
Overview Five people were arrested on charges related to the 2023 deaths of two high-profile figures’ relatives: Robert De Niro’s grandson and Chris Stein’s daughter. The case, which drew national attention due to the victims’ connections to well-known public figures, is progressing in court as investigators detail how the deaths occurred and who may have…
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Arrests Linked to 2023 Overdoses of Robert De Niro’s Grandson and Chris Stein’s Daughter
Overview of the case Law enforcement sources told ABC News that five individuals were arrested on Thursday in connection with the 2023 overdose deaths of two high-profile figures: the grandson of actor Robert De Niro and the daughter of musician Chris Stein. The developments mark a significant step in a case that has drawn public…
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Xylazine Crisis: The ‘Zombifying’ Drug Driving Widespread Wounds and Amputations in the US and UK
The Xylazine Epidemic: What It Is and Why It Matters Xylazine, commonly known on the street as “tranq,” is a powerful sedative that has drifted from veterinary use into human drug markets. Often mixed with fentanyl to intensify and prolong effects, xylazine is contributing to a surge in overdose deaths in the United States and…
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Xylazine Crisis: The ‘Zombifying’ Drug Driving Overdoses and Severe Wounds in the US and UK
What is Xylazine and why is it spreading? Xylazine, a potent sedative originally developed for veterinary use, has surged onto the illicit drug scene in the US and the UK. Often nicknamed “tranq,” it is frequently mixed with fentanyl to intensify and prolong effects. This combination is not just a recipe for a stronger high;…