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Jelly Roll Urges Action on Anti-Fentanyl Legislation

Last week, grammy-nominated artist Jason DeFord, known as Jelly Roll, passionately urged lawmakers to support crucial anti-fentanyl legislation. Drawing from his tumultuous history with substance abuse, he emphasized the urgent need to save lives amidst the fentanyl epidemic. In a compelling testimony delivered before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, DeFord shed

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California’s SB 10 Takes Action to Curb Youth Fentanyl Overdoses

In a significant move to safeguard the well-being of middle and high school students across California, Governor Newsom has signed a vital piece of legislation, SB 10,  known as Melanie's Law. This new law mandates measures to prevent and respond to fentanyl overdoses in the youth population. Governor Newsom made this announcement last Friday. Fentanyl,

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Bronx Daycare Tragedy Shows How Close To Home Fentanyl Crisis Can Get

Earlier this month, one-year-old Nicholas Dominici died after coming into contact with fentanyl at a daycare in the Bronx, New York. Three other children also were hospitalized with acute opioid intoxication. The daycare's owner and her husband now face various criminal charges. How does such a situation happen, and how can it be prevented from

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Vaccine Preventing Opioid High, Overdoses Is In Development

In the news recently, a biomedical company announced that researchers are nearing human trials for vaccines to prevent fentanyl and heroin overdoses.  Researchers say the vaccines could offer a lifeline to those struggling with opioid addiction or at risk of accidental overdose. However, before approval, it’s important to note that the development of a vaccine

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Organization Demands Investigation of Snapchat and Teen Fentanyl Sales

The National Crime Prevention Council, best known for its McGruff ad campaign, sent a letter Wednesday to Attorney General Merrick Garland. The group, which typically advocates for crime victims and children, is calling for an investigation of Snapchat's role in the current fentanyl crisis among teens. Snapchat's Role in Teen Drug Overdoses Teens across the

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Fentanyl Addiction Requires Stronger Tools, Experts Say

Fentanyl, a drug that is 50 to 100 times the strength of morphine, has become a fixture in the illicit drug industry. It’s been added to opioids, cocaine, and even psychedelic drugs like Molly. And while there are plenty of people ingesting it accidentally, there are also many users who tried it once and became

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New England Opioid Strike Force (NEPO) Announces First Criminal Case

The New England Opioid Strike Force, aka NEPO, assembled to combat the proliferation of opioid pills in the region, has announced its first arrest. The criminal case involves the illegal distribution of narcotics. Prosecutors say Dr. Merideth C. Norris illegally prescribed opioids without any legitimate medical purpose. The Case Against Dr. Norris Dr. Norris, who

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More Californians Are Smoking Fentanyl

Research from the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence helps medical, and addiction professionals focus on substance use trends and overdose patterns. For many years, the patterns revolving in these research areas stayed relatively the same, with some years with higher numbers across the board but no fundamental changes in which drugs were being used. That

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