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10 indicted in alleged drug trafficking ring in Colorado

PROWERS COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - 10 people were indicted for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking scheme that spanned across the state. Attorney General Phil Weiser said the drug trafficking ring spanned from Adams County down to Prowers County …

'It's just not fair' Heartbroken Cork mum pleads for addiction services after losing third son to drugs

A Cork mum has called for more addiction services in the city after losing her fourth son. Christine Kavanagh made the heartbreaking plea after losing her third child to drugs in just four years. Dillon Kavanagh (30) died after a drug overdose at a …

Fentanyl overdose deaths in decline, officials say

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo, along with communities across the country, had experienced a rise in overdose deaths related to opioids with 2024 breaking the mold. Within the past years, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has consistently …

Overdose leads deputies to find kids living in ‘squalor’ in Adelanto

Authorities removed four children from "deplorable conditions" in a small trailer in Adelanto after responding to revive a man who had overdosed on fentanyl on Thursday night, law enforcement officials said. The incident began just after 9 p.m., …

Family Denies Claims Of Drug Use By Deceased Social Media Influencer Who Auditioned For ‘Baddies Midwest’

Reyna Dunlap, 'The Nude Queen,' was 33 years old. A Maryland social media influencer was found dead after traveling to Cleveland, Ohio, to audition for a Zeus Network’s reality TV show. Police believe drug use was the cause of death, but Reyna …

Man faces second-degree murder charge after teen dies of drug overdose

A Knox County grand jury has indicted a man on charges of second-degree murder after a Knoxville 18-year-old died from a drug overdose Dec. 22. Kristopher Holbrook, 20, of Knoxville, also faces charges of selling drugs to a minor and the delivery of a …

Spanaway man sentenced to 12 years in prison for leadership role in drug ring

A man from Spanaway was sentenced to more than a decade in prison for his leadership role in a drug distribution ring selling fentanyl and methamphetamine in Western Washington, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington reported, …

EXCLUSIVERevealed: Peaches Geldof's widow's new love. He raised two sons alone after her heroin overdose. Now his life ...

Almost 11 years have passed since musician Thomas Cohen made the most distressing discovery imaginable – his wife, Peaches, dead from a heroin overdose, in the spare room of their home in Wrotham, Kent. At her side was their 11-month-old son, Phaedra, who …

Drug ring spanning from Adams County to Prowers County targeted in indictment

A statewide grand jury indicted 10 people on a total of 25 counts for their alleged role in a drug trafficking ring that spanned from Adams County to Prowers County between February and October 2024, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Friday. …

Drugs were slipped into my drink – Lamar Odom opens up about his 2015 near-death experience

Lamar Odom, the former NBA star, has opened up about his brush with death during a candid appearance on The Kyle & Jackie O Show. Reflecting on his 2015 overdose, Odom, now 45, shared the hazy memories he has of the ordeal and how his battle with …

Unsanctioned overdose prevention site at Comox Valley Hospital attracts MP

Today (Jan. 24), MP Gord Johns made an appearance at the unsanctioned overdose prevention site (OPS) at the North Island Hospital Comox Valley in Courtenay to commend the groups on their activity and raise awareness for the cause. Johns stated he was …

Cork mother who lost three sons to suspected overdoses in plea to drug dealers

A Cork mother who has lost three sons to suspected drug overdoses is pleading with drug dealers to stop dealing “dirty drugs” and “taking our children out”.Christine Kavanagh’s 30-year-old son Dillon died on Thursday night in Cork City, from a suspected …

Study: Mid-Missouri overdose patients seldom tested for Hep C

A recent analysis from the University of Missouri found that mid-Missourians visiting emergency room for opioid overdoses had high rates of hepatitis C positivity but low rates of being tested for the disease. Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral infection …

Three Kodiak Residents Indicted For Drug Trafficking Related To 2022 Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment this week charging three Kodiak residents with drug trafficking crimes in Alaska, including distributing fentanyl, which resulted in a fatal overdose.   According to court documents, between Feb. 2022 …

Man faces second-degree murder charge after teen dies of drug overdose

Overdose-induced brain injuries: Hard to diagnose and even harder to get the right care

Substance abuse stigma and the barriers to proper care Even when they are diagnosed, brain injuries often coexist with other factors, such as mental illness and addiction, and this can create barriers to care. Shirley Wilson, a school trustee in Abbotsford …

Rowan County officials report obstacles to charging dealers for overdose deaths in 2024

According to Rowan officials, there were a similar number of overdose deaths in the county last year when compared to 2023. Matt Sparks is the Sheriff of Rowan County. He said in 2023 the county had 21 deaths related to drug use and for 2024 there were 23. …

LISTEN: Cork mother calls for an end to 'dirty drugs'

All C103 News & Sport Dillon 30 year old Dillon passed away last night A Cork mother, who has lost four sons, three to drug addiction, has called for an end to 'dirty drugs'. Christine Kavanagh's 30 year old son Dillon passed away last …

Woman masks hubby’s murder as sex-enhancing drug overdose

MAKE Wellness Unveils Executive Leadership Team to Drive Innovation in the Wellness Industry

Justin Prince, Justin Serra, Robert Finigan, and Truman Hunt Lead Visionary Effort to Redefine the Wellness Space ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MAKE Wellness, a health and wellness company co-founded by …

Lumitron Technologies, Inc. achieves breakthrough that fundamentally changes the way cancer can be detected and treated

Lumitron Technologies has created with its HyperVIEW™ image-guided, radiotherapy platform the world’s first compact VHEE, FLASH-ready source. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ultimate goal of modern …

MSD The Main Partner of the 17th International Breast and Gynaecological Cancer Conference

MSD The Main Partner of the 17th International Breast and Gynaecological Cancer Conference to Support Women’s Health and Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer Risks CAIRO, EGYPT, January 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In line with its ongoing …

Behavioral Health Outcomes Lag Behind Most Major Diseases Despite Higher Costs

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, are among the most complex and costly clinical conditions to treat. Unlike many major …

Central California-Based Health & Wellness Clinic Zeam Offers Online Services to Those Affected by the LA Fires

Zeam Health & Wellness offers discounted online psychiatry and therapy services to support mental health for those affected by the LA wildfires. FOLSOM, CA, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ongoing LA wildfires have …

CLn Skin Care Expands Acne-Fighting Line with New 8oz CLn Acne Cleanser

CLn Skin Care, a leader in dermatologist-developed skincare solutions, is proud to announce an expansion of its highly effective acne treatment line. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CLn Skin Care, a leader in …

Stephen Shaya, M.D., to Speak at Arab Health 2025 on Global Healthcare Investments

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stephen Shaya, M.D., Executive Servant Leader at J&B Medical and Managing Director of Akkad Holdings, will be a featured speaker on the key panel: "Investing in KSA’s …

Ascendo AI Agents Now Available on SAP Store: The First AI Agents for SAP Field Service Management

Ascendo AI, the pioneering AI knowledge-first agent platform, proudly announces the official availability of its AI Agents for SAP FSM on the SAP Store. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ascendo AI, the …

Dr. Christi Campbell selected as Top Leader of the Year in Transformational Healing by IAOTP

Dr. Christi Campbell honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will be honored at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Christi …

Qualiform, Expands Services with New Vacuum Press Equipment

Qualiform, Inc., a DOWCO, LLC company, is proud to announce the expansion of its capabilities with the addition of advanced vacuum press equipment. WADSWORTH, OH, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Qualiform, Inc., a DOWCO, …

MPLT Healthcare CEO Liz Hale Named on List of SIA’s 2025 Staffing 100 North America

Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has revealed its Staffing 100 North America list, honoring MPLT Healthcare's CEO, Liz Hale. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has revealed …

Cell Culture Market Is Expected to Reach $36,926.8 Million

Cell culture is defined as a process of removing cells from an animal or plant source and growing subsequently under controlled conditions (in vitro). PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cell culture is a process …

SkinGenuity Welcomes Susan Frey as VP of Sales

LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SkinGenuity, LLC, a global innovator of targeted regenerative medicine solutions, is pleased to announce it’s hired Susan Frey as Vice President of Sales. SkinGenuity …

Digital Therapeutics (DTx) Market Is Booming Worldwide with A CAGR of 19.4% from 2022 to 2031

The digital therapeutics market size was valued at $3,845.74 Million in 2021, and is projected to reach $22,601.97 Million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 19.4%. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital …

Theologian Reimagines Health Justice for Black Women with a New Womanist Approach

"Womanist Bioethics" argues we must not only include but center Black women’s experiences and voices in bioethics discourse and practice. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Black people, and …

Geode Health Honored as One of the Best Places to Work in 2025, A Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner

Geode Health has been named a winner of Glassdoor’s 17th annual Employees’ Choice Awards, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2025. OAK BROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Geode Health has been named a winner of …

Kay McCunis of beYOUtiful AntiAging Studio Named 'Top Aesthetic Nurse' in the 2025 Aesthetic Everything® Awards

Kay McCunis of beYOUtiful AntiAging Studio Named "Top Aesthetic Nurse" in the 2025 Aesthetic Everything® Awards HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BeYoutiful AntiAging Studio is thrilled to announce that …

Painex Clinic Revolutionizes Pain Management with Advanced Non-Surgical Treatments

PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Living with chronic spine pain, back pain, or sciatica can significantly impact one's quality of life. Painex Clinic, a leading pain management center in Pune, India, offers …

In Wake of US TikTok Ban, New Book Teaches Readers How to Identify and Overcome Behavioral Addiction and Find 'Serenity'

written by Sanja Rozman; on sale January 14, 2025 RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 19, the popular social media platform TikTok was officially banned in the United States, following the US government …

Beachcomber Hot Tubs Offers Stress-Free Delivery & Installation for Oakville Residents

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many, purchasing a hot tub is an exciting investment, but concerns about delivery and installation can sometimes dampen the enthusiasm. Beachcomber Hot Tubs, a trusted name in …