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Zombie drug horror: Home Office warns Britain is staring down the barrel of a US-style synthetic opioid crisis

The Home Office has warned Britain is under threat from deadly super-strength opioids flooding into the UK. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson said synthetic drugs were an 'evolving threat' as she announced new …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

Toxic drug overdose alert issued for Kelowna

A recent increase in toxic drug deaths in Kelowna has Interior Health (IH) issuing an overdose alert. According to the health authority, the current down/opioid supply is unpredictable in its makeup. “These drugs often contain benzodiazepines and…

Source: Keremeos Review - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

Interior Health issues overdose alert for Kelowna

Photo: Contributed IH has issued an overdose alert for Kelowna. Interior Health is urging individuals who partake in drug use to check their drugs due to what IH is calling an “unpredictable” supply of drugs which has led to a recent increase in toxic …

Source: Castanet - Neutral
Published on 01:55 GMT

Former chief medical officer slams BCEHS’ ‘culture’ during inquest of UVic student’s 2024 overdose death

The coroner’s inquest continues into the student who died in a UVic dorm of an overdose in January of 2024. In Dr. Michael Christian’s testimony, the former chief medical officer of BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) — the body that provides dispatch and …

Source: CHEK - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Warning over dangerous synthetic opioid found in fake imported pharmaceutical drugs in Australia

Fake pain relief medication is the latest type drug found to contain a dangerous synthetic opioid in Australia. It was detected in counterfeit pharamceutical drugs that “were almost identical in appearance to oxycodone pills,” the Australian Federal Police …

Source: Seven News - Indeterminate
Published on May 9, 2025

FDA alerts public to deadly risks of âgas station heroinâ as tianeptine overdoses surge

FDA alerts public to deadly risks of “gas station heroin” as tianeptine overdoses surge The FDA warns about tianeptine, an unapproved drug sold as a supplement under names like Neptune’s Fix, linked to seizures, overdoses, and deaths. Marketed falsely as a …

Source: Natural News - Right-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

Burlington’s overdose prevention center has City Council approval. Now the question is where to put it.

Get Vermont news sent to your inbox. Daily Digger is everything you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday-Saturday morning. Rob Perry speaks during the Ward 3 Neighborhood Planning Assembly meeting in Burlington on Wednesday, May 8. Photo by …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
Published on May 9, 2025

How Broward law enforcement wants to get Narcan to some most at risk of overdose

It would take a matter of seconds for people among those most at risk for drug overdose to get a life-saving product in their hands. Five vending machines stocked with naloxone, a medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose and is commonly known by …

Source: South Florida Sun Sentinel - Pending
Published on 01:49 GMT

Carmel High Graduate Designs Kit To Help Prevent Overdoses

InkFreeNews.com Posted May 09, 2025 Updated: May 9, 2025 @ 7:34 AM Carmel High School graduate Brenden Mudd has designed Nove, a portable kit resembling an earbuds case that can carries overdose medicine and instructions on preventing overdoses. Photo …

Source: Ink Free News - Indiana - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

3 Bibb County jail inmates taken to hospital after suffering suspected overdose, BSO says

MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is confirming that three inmates were taken to Atrium Health Navicent after suffering a suspected overdose behind bars. They confirmed that deputies were conducting a block check around 11 pm Thursday when …

Source: 13 WMAZ - Georgia - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

RIDOH issues overdose spike alert for central Rhode Island

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said it issued an overdose spike alert for increased drug overdose activity in East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Richmond, and West Greenwich. RIDOH said that the Region 10 reached its …

Source: WLNE - Rhode Island - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

Allentown installs naloxone boxes to combat opioid overdoses

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Allentown Health Bureau announced it has installed two naloxone pole boxes to help save lives and respond to the opioid crisis. Naloxone is a safe, life-saving medication that reverses the effects of opioid overdoses. The City of …

Source: WFMZ - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Letters: To honor mothers, do more to stem overdose deaths

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. We must do more to stem fatal overdoses Mother’s Day is a day that evokes joy for many, but it carries a painful significance for me. I lost my son Eric to an overdose on Nov. …

Source: The Mercury News - California - Center-left
Published on 00:06 GMT

Covington man guilty of murder in 2022 overdose of teen girl

A St. Tammany Parish jury on Thursday convicted a Covington man of murder for selling fentanyl to a woman and her 15-year-old cousin, who fatally overdosed, in 2022. The jury in the four-day trial deliberated for 35 minutes before finding Alvin Laurant Jr …

Source: Nola - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Two people convicted of murder in St. Tammany teen's overdose death

St. Tammany man, woman convicted of murder in teen's overdose death Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 11:58 AM CDT May 9, 2025 GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY. WAKING UP TO THIS WDSU FIRST WARNING WEATHER IMPACT DAY. AS OF RIGHT NOW, YOU’RE NOW …

Source: WDSU 6 - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

Young mother remembered after fatal drug poisoning results in charges

Dakota Robinson, a 23-year-old mother and addiction recovery advocate, died on March 1, 2024, from what her family believes was fentanyl-laced cocaine A Batchewana First Nation woman who died from a fatal drug poisoning is being remembered as a loving …

Source: SooToday - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

Seattle man sentenced to eight years for connection to Whatcom County drug ring

SEATTLE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A Seattle man has been sentenced for his role in a fentanyl ring that operated in Whatcom County. Acting U.S. Attorney General Teal Luthy Miller says that 35-year-old Mohamed Abdirisak Mohamed will spend the next eight …

Source: My Bellingham Now (790 KGMI) - Washington - Pending
Published on 00:01 GMT

Toxic drug alert issued in Hope for beige powder being sold as fentanyl

Beige powder testing positive for high concentrations of a new synthetic cannabinoid Fraser Health has issued a toxic drug alert in Hope, for a beige powder being sold as fentanyl. The alert explains that the beige powder is testing positive for high …

Source: Agassiz Harrison Observer - Pending
Published on May 9, 2025

Midland County couple charged after 3-year-old overdoses on illegal drugs

A Midland County Sheriff vehicle. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com MIDLAND, MI — A Midland County couple is facing child abuse charges after a child allegedly overdosed on illegal drugs while in their care. Sheriff’s deputies on April 2 …

Source: MLive - Michigan - Neutral

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 23:36 GMT

RPM Healthcare Study on Stage 2 Hypertension Published in The American Journal of Managed Care

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare is proud to announce the publication of its peer-reviewed study, “Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension,” in The American Journal of …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 23:36 GMT

RPM Healthcare Applauds New York’s Medicaid Reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare proudly supports New York State Medicaid’s decision to reimburse Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services under CPT code 99457, marking a significant advancement …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

Gov. Kemp Signs FY26 Budget - Providing Hurricane Helene Relief and Important Investments in Education, Healthcare, and ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, May 9 - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Appropriations Chairman Hatchett, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, and state leaders today signed the …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 10:23 GMT

U.S. Home Healthcare Market Set to Witness Significant Growth by 2025-2032 | Medline Industries Inc., Medtronic Plc, 3M

BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Home Healthcare Market is estimated to be valued at USD 26.59 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 40.78 Bn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6. …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 10:13 GMT

Rfid In Healthcare Market Projected To Witness Massive Growth, 2025-2032 | Microchip Technology, Accenture, Hitachi, 3M

BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rfid In Healthcare Market is estimated to be valued at USD 11.9 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 43.39 Bn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3% from …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on May 9, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

HOW DO U.S. HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS KNOW HOW AND WHERE TO SELL $3.4B ANNUALLY IN SERVICES TO INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS?

Medical centers and other U.S. providers of high-acuity or highly specialized healthcare services offer care that is unsurpassed in the world. Prior to 2010, no one really knew how well this industry was doing in international markets. That’s when, through …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:10 GMT

Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging expande operaciones en Costa Rica

CRANSTON, Rhode Island, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak®”), un proveedor líder global de soluciones de empaque para el sector de salud para dispositivos médicos, diagnóstico, administración de medicamentos farmacéuticos y …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging to Expand Operations in Costa Rica

CRANSTON, R.I., May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak®”), a leading global provider of healthcare packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced that …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 23:36 GMT

RPM Healthcare Applauds New York’s Medicaid Reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare proudly supports New York State Medicaid’s decision to reimburse Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services under CPT code 99457, marking a significant advancement …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 23:36 GMT

RPM Healthcare Study on Stage 2 Hypertension Published in The American Journal of Managed Care

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare is proud to announce the publication of its peer-reviewed study, “Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension,” in The American Journal of …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 22:50 GMT

Less Cancer Calls on Congress to Exercise Compassion as DOGE Cuts Cancer Research and Prevention Initiatives

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less Cancer, a 501(c)3 charity working to educate the public and create proactive public policies regarding cancer and cancer prevention, is calling on Congress and the public to …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

A groundbreaking discovery of a common master switch to cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-related diseases

A breakthrough that could save millions of lives NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 20:05 GMT

Ketamine Lead Gen Now Serves Wellness Clinics in 40+ States - Leading Growth in Mental Health & Wellness Marketing

With 10+ years in mental health marketing, Ketamine Lead Gen sets the standard for patient growth in Ketamine, TMS, MeRT, Peptides, HRT, NAD+, and weight loss. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ketamine Lead Gen, a …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

Tivar® H.O.T. UHMW Enhances Food Processing Equipment Performance in High-Heat Applications

Tivar® H.O.T. UHMW from Interstate Advanced Materials is engineered to enhance food processing equipment performance in high-heat environments. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Food processing and packaging …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:48 GMT

A groundbreaking discovery of a common master switch to cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-related diseases

A breakthrough that could save millions of lives LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:37 GMT

Stronger than the Storm and NEW DAY to Host Psychological First Aid Training at 2025 Governor's Hurricane Conference

Participants to Learn How to Respond During Crises, Disasters, and Traumatic Events; Hurricane Conference Takes Place May 11-16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, FL WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:36 GMT

Wise Law Offices and Keely Wise Lead Chicago’s Fight Against Breast Cancer with Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Wise Law and Keely Wise Lead Chicago’s Fight Against Breast Cancer. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wise Law Offices, a group of award-winning trial lawyers serving Chicago since 2002, proudly announces their …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

Adit Expands Into Chiropractic Care, Bringing Experience From 3,500+ Practices

Adit, a leading all-in-one platform healthcare is now proud to announce its official expansion in Chiro. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chiropractors now have access to the powerful digital tools that have helped …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

Amerigo Scientific Announces Cell Proliferation and Viability Assay Kits to Unlock Precision in Cell Research

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s fast-moving world of cell biology, there is a need for reliable and reproducible analysis of cell proliferation and viability to progress research in drug discovery, cancer …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:07 GMT

The Springs of Ballentine Celebrates Grand Opening with Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce

The residents of Wake County have a new Senior Living community for their residents FUQUAY-VARINA, NC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Springs of Ballentine officially celebrated its grand opening on May 8th with an …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) Publishes Inaugural Issue of New Imaging Journal, Roentgen Ray Review (R3)

Publication of ARRS' new peer-reviewed radiology journal, Roentgen Ray Review, coincides with 125th anniversary of North America’s first radiological society LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

RHRC Receives Legislative Funding to Advance Rural Health Sustainability and Payment Reform

Legislative funding empowers RHRC to advance sustainable rural health models and payment reforms, improving access and care quality in underserved communities. MANHEIM, PA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rural Health …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

Royal 4 Systems Partners with Labor AI’s ELS solution for their WISE 11.0 cloud WMS

Royal 4 Systems announced the release of LaborAI’s Engineered Labor Standards solution in WISE Warehouse Management System (version 11.0) LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Royal 4 Systems, a leading producer and …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:23 GMT

THE DREAMCHILD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR THE 2025 HOODTALK MUSIC FESTIVAL: UNITY EDITION ON MAY 9 IN ACCRA, GHANA

Powered by Virtual Hub, StepNorth, Platinum Star Media Group, Inc., and Fly-Away Promotions, Inc, the festival kicks off at 7 PM (GMT) in Independence Square ACCRA, GHANA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DreamChild Foundation proudly …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Kent Holtorf M.D. Presents 'Fresh Perspectives' on 'the Rise in Autism’’ & 'How Peptides Advance Longevity', May 22

Author & TV Guest, Dr. Kent Holtorf M.D., explores 'Autism's Rise & The Role Peptides Play in Longevity' Thursday, May 22 – Epoch Media Center in Irvine, Ca. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:35 GMT

Join Jay Nolan Community Services for a Picnic in the Park Promoting Inclusion for Neurodiverse Individuals

Enjoy fun activities, food, and learn about new services for neurodiverse individuals in the Monterey Bay area. SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. (JNCS) is excited to announce its …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:14 GMT

Local Veteran chosen to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

Detroit Veteran Dances to Gold DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local Detroit U.S. Army Veteran, Dari Pfeiffer has been selected as a gold medal winner in the 2025 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition, Dance …

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