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SF's drug crackdown in target areas causing problem to spill into other neighborhoods

San Francisco's crackdown on drugs has shifted the problem, pushing drug issues to other neighborhoods like the Mission District.

As Overdoses Climb, Lurie Orders Scaling Back Harm Reduction Programs | KQED

San Francisco's mayor is scaling back harm reduction programs amid rising concerns from advocates about the implications for public health.

What is SF's strategy after 400+ fentanyl overdoses in 2024? Many are asking for a drastic approach

San Francisco faces a severe fentanyl crisis, with hundreds of overdose deaths, necessitating urgent systemic action.

SF to Expand Combination Shelter-Opioid Treatment Program for Homeless Residents | KQED

San Francisco is expanding a program that combines shelter beds with immediate access to opioid addiction treatment for the homeless.

6 days ago

SF's 16th and Mission Streets plagued by drugs and illegal goods

San Francisco is moving to give police power to penalize illegal street vendors selling stolen goods.

Mission District

fromsfist.com

Another Spot Where the Drug Scene Moved, Jefferson Square Park, Gets Raided By SFPD Overnight

San Francisco's efforts to address drug use are not reducing the problem, but merely relocating it to different neighborhoods.

Mission District

SF's drug crackdown in target areas causing problem to spill into other neighborhoods

San Francisco's crackdown on drugs has shifted the problem, pushing drug issues to other neighborhoods like the Mission District.

As Overdoses Climb, Lurie Orders Scaling Back Harm Reduction Programs | KQED

San Francisco's mayor is scaling back harm reduction programs amid rising concerns from advocates about the implications for public health.

What is SF's strategy after 400+ fentanyl overdoses in 2024? Many are asking for a drastic approach

San Francisco faces a severe fentanyl crisis, with hundreds of overdose deaths, necessitating urgent systemic action.

SF to Expand Combination Shelter-Opioid Treatment Program for Homeless Residents | KQED

San Francisco is expanding a program that combines shelter beds with immediate access to opioid addiction treatment for the homeless.

6 days ago

SF's 16th and Mission Streets plagued by drugs and illegal goods

San Francisco is moving to give police power to penalize illegal street vendors selling stolen goods.

Trump Announces Intention to Move Forward With North American Trade War, Impose Massive Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Next Week

Trump is imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing drug issues.

The tariffs are set to highlight ongoing problems with Fentanyl imports.

Critics argue that tariffs adversely affect American consumers.

Tariffs are part of Trump's strategy for economic prosperity.

SF parents

fromThe Mercury News

4 high school students overdose in Santa Rosa, 2 of them fatally

Two Santa Rosa teenagers overdosed on suspected fentanyl, resulting in their deaths and highlighting the dangers of counterfeit drugs.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.

US politics

Blaming Mexico for the U.S. Overdose Epidemic Is a Mistake

fromABC7 Chicago

2 weeks ago

NYC parents

SoCal mom demands justice for 10-year-old who died from fentanyl exposure: 'My son was murdered'

fromNew York Post

US politics

'Pawn Star' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's fentanyl death: 'They're selling poison'

Canada news

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump Announces Intention to Move Forward With North American Trade War, Impose Massive Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Next Week

Trump is imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing drug issues.

The tariffs are set to highlight ongoing problems with Fentanyl imports.

Critics argue that tariffs adversely affect American consumers.

Tariffs are part of Trump's strategy for economic prosperity.

SF parents

fromThe Mercury News

4 high school students overdose in Santa Rosa, 2 of them fatally

Two Santa Rosa teenagers overdosed on suspected fentanyl, resulting in their deaths and highlighting the dangers of counterfeit drugs.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.

US politics

Blaming Mexico for the U.S. Overdose Epidemic Is a Mistake

fromABC7 Chicago

2 weeks ago

NYC parents

SoCal mom demands justice for 10-year-old who died from fentanyl exposure: 'My son was murdered'

fromNew York Post

US politics

'Pawn Star' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's fentanyl death: 'They're selling poison'

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Mental health

fromwww.theguardian.com

Kush destroys them': the Guinean rehab clinic tackling a drug epidemic

Guinea faces a growing drug crisis, particularly with the dangerous substance 'kush' spreading among users, including youth from Islamic schools.

Portland food

fromwww.theguardian.com

How to help people with addictions on the streets? These Oregon programs have solutions

Oregon's drug crisis highlights the interplay between systemic health service failures, housing shortages, and evolving drug laws, reflecting ongoing challenges in addiction treatment.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

Drug toxicity kills 7 people a day in Ontario. Why aren't major parties addressing it more this election? | CBC News

The drug toxicity crisis in northern Ontario is severe, with accidental overdoses leading in deaths for adults under 50.

UK politics

fromeuronews