by Judy L. Thomas and Laura Bauer Fentanyl has killed more than 850 in KC area. NINA STRADA, 22. DIED: JUNE 23, 2021 ‘She was that girl who would light up a room with her smile and her giggle’ On the surface, life was good for Nina Strada in mid-2021. The 22-year-old esthetician had justContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri- Nina Strada”
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Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri. Taylor Everitt, 24
by Judy L. Thomas and Laura Bauer Died: October 28, 2020 Fentanyl has killed more than 850 in KC area. fter a critical crash, he suffered from leg pain. And bought a pill Becca Everitt had come home late from work the night before her son died. At the time, Taylor — who she calledContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri. Taylor Everitt, 24”
Opioid Crisis Fridays: Tragic Overdose in Kuna Reveals An Epidemic on the Rise in Idaho
by Parker A tragic incident unfolded in the Ridley’s parking lot in Kuna when an individual lost their life to a drug overdose. Police officers were on the scene in response to the distressing incident, and it wasn’t long before this became a topic of discussion throughout the community. The news was posted on aContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Tragic Overdose in Kuna Reveals An Epidemic on the Rise in Idaho”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Woman sentenced for conspiracy to distribute drugs across Idaho-Canada border
by KTVB Staff The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Dalila Miller drove from the Seattle area to north Idaho with 227 pounds of meth and cocaine for it to be packed into Canada. COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — A 39-year-old California woman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaineContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Woman sentenced for conspiracy to distribute drugs across Idaho-Canada border”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Youngsville woman sentenced for death due to fentanyl overdose
Times Observer photo by Brian Ferry Stephanie S. Kightlinger, 27, of Youngsville, is escorted by City of Warren Police to District Judge Raymond Zydonik’s office when she was arrested back in January on charges stemming from a drug death. Kightlinger pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter and possession with intent to deliver.
Opioid Crisis Friday: ‘Eight Is Enough’ Star Adam Rich’s Cause of Death Revealed
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Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
The Real Story of David David founded a multimillion-dollar brokerage firm, managed 75 employees, and was happily married. At age 39, David was prescribed opioids to manage pain from several knee surgeries. Although David had a history of excessive alcohol use and cocaine use and had even completed treatment for substance use, he wasn’t awareContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Horse tranquilizer crops up in overdose deaths around US.
by Rachael Rettner It’s often found mixed with opioids, including heroin or fentanyl. A horse tranquilizer drug often found mixed with opioids is increasingly involved in overdose deaths in some U.S. states. The drug, called xylazine, is a sedative used in veterinary medicine, and it is not approved for use in humans. Recently, the tranquilizer began poppingContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Horse tranquilizer crops up in overdose deaths around US.”
Opioid Crisis Friday: US drug overdose deaths surged during COVID-19 lockdowns
by Yasemin Saplakoglu More than 87,200 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses, primarily related to opioids, between September 2019 and September 2020. U.S. overdose deaths surged during the first half of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 87,200 people in theContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: US drug overdose deaths surged during COVID-19 lockdowns”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Fentanyl overdose death rates ‘more than tripled’ in recent years, CDC report shows.
The rate of fatal overdoses involving the opioid fentanyl has increased in the U.S. in recent years. (Image credit: Paul Burns via Getty Images)
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