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Northern California police officer credited with saving a puppy’s life after accidental fentanyl exposure

Northern California police officer credited with saving a puppy’s life after accidental fentanyl exposure

June 29, 2023

A Northern California police officer is being praised for heroically saving the life of a puppy that accidentally ingested fentanyl on the early morning of June 15. Officer Steven DeNeef […] Read More

“An emerging threat”: States crack down on deadly drug xylazine to curb overdoses

“An emerging threat”: States crack down on deadly drug xylazine to curb overdoses

June 13, 2023

Several states, including Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Dakota, have taken steps to address the growing issue of xylazine abuse and its contribution to overdoses amid the ongoing opioid crisis. The […] Read More

Lawmakers look to crack down on fentanyl-related crimes by enhancing penalties

Lawmakers look to crack down on fentanyl-related crimes by enhancing penalties

April 3, 2023

State lawmakers across the country are proposing harsher penalties for fentanyl-related crimes and crimes involving other lab-made opioids. The recent policy trend is a response to the deadliest overdose crisis […] Read More

Snapchat sued for facilitating sale of fentanyl that led to fatal overdoses

Snapchat sued for facilitating sale of fentanyl that led to fatal overdoses

January 28, 2023

Snapchat has been accused of facilitating the sale of fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdoses of eight teens and young adults across the country. A lawsuit filed on […] Read More

“I felt like I was choking”: Florida officer exposed to fentanyl during traffic stop receives three doses of Narcan

“I felt like I was choking”: Florida officer exposed to fentanyl during traffic stop receives three doses of Narcan

December 26, 2022

A Florida police officer recently received three doses of Narcan after being exposed to fentanyl and suffering an overdose during a traffic stop. Tavares Police Department Officer Courtney Bannick said […] Read More

Hawaii police officer gives herself a dose of Narcan after possible fentanyl exposure

Hawaii police officer gives herself a dose of Narcan after possible fentanyl exposure

October 13, 2022

A Hawaii police officer recently made headlines after self-administering a dose of Narcan following a possible fentanyl exposure. Hawaii County Police Captain Rio Amon-Wilkins said the officer, who remained anonymous, […] Read More

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