Australia has recorded its deadliest overdose year on record, with 2,596 deaths in 2024, averaging seven per day. The Penington Institute's analysis reveals 80% were unintentional, with stimulants like methamphetamine being a major driver. The 50-59 age group now has the highest number of fatalities.
Australia recorded its deadliest overdose year on record in 2024, with 2,596 deaths, averaging seven per day. Unintentional drug-induced fatalities accounted for 80% of the total. Deaths involving stimulants, particularly methamphetamine, saw a significant increase.
Vancouver police face accusations of aggressive tactics and "red-zoning" in the Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood with high rates of homelessness and drug use, ahead of the World Cup. Community groups argue these actions are to present a "clean environment" for FIFA, potentially endangering vulnerable residents.
Uma família brasileira que se mudou para Marraquexe em 2019 em busca de segurança, longe da violência urbana do Brasil, relata ter encontrado um ambiente mais seguro, apesar de desafios iniciais de adaptação e machismo. A esposa, Teresa Cristina Fonseca da Silva, empreende no mercado africano, enquanto o marido, Leonardus Vergutz, ocupa cargo de destaque na OCP. A família planeja retornar ao Brasil em dois ou três anos.
A Colorado appeals court has overturned the homicide convictions of two paramedics, Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. The court ordered new trials for the paramedics, who were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide. McClain, a Black man, died after being restrained by police and injected with ketamine.
A new book, "I Want to Be Loved by You" by Andrew Wilson, re-examines Marilyn Monroe's 1962 death. Wilson proposes an accidental overdose due to a medical error, challenging both suicide and murder conspiracy theories.
Médica Juliana Brasil Santos e técnica de enfermagem Raiza Bentes Paiva são investigadas por homicídio qualificado com dolo eventual após a morte do menino Benício, de 6 anos. A criança morreu após receber superdosagem de adrenalina intravenosa.
Jornalista Anthony Summers investiga a morte de Marilyn Monroe em 1962, explorando teorias de assassinato e encobrimento, com foco em seu suposto envolvimento com os irmãos Kennedy e a pressão da fama.
A TV program discussed the alarming rise of new synthetic drugs like "zombie smoke bombs" and "one-hit-暈" infiltrating schools and affecting wealthy youths. Experts revealed lenient laws and called for addiction treatment over punishment.
Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, conhecida como "Gossip Girl da arte" e criadora do perfil Jerry Gogosian, foi encontrada morta em um quarto de hotel de luxo em São Paulo. A polícia investiga o caso como morte suspeita, com indícios de overdose e uso de drogas.
Influenciadora Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, conhecida como Jerry Gogosian, foi encontrada morta em um quarto de hotel de luxo em São Paulo. A polícia investiga o caso como morte suspeita, com indícios de overdose e uso de drogas.
Influenciadora Hilde Helphenstein, conhecida como Jerry Gogosian, foi encontrada morta em um hotel de luxo em São Paulo. A polícia investiga o caso como morte suspeita, com indícios de overdose e comportamento exaltado na noite anterior.
Junho de 2026 traz campanhas de doação de sangue, festas juninas, Dia de Corpus Christi e Dia dos Namorados. O mês também destaca a conscientização sobre obesidade infantil, violência contra crianças e idosos, e o Orgulho LGBTQIAPN+.
Kenneth Iwamasa, 60, sentenced to 41 months in prison for supplying ketamine that led to Matthew Perry's 2023 overdose death; pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death.
Fentanyl and methamphetamine were discovered at a New Mexico home where three people died and first responders became sick after responding to a suspected overdose call. Authorities are investigating the exposure, which caused symptoms like nausea and dizziness in responders.
Especialistas alertam para os riscos do uso indiscriminado de estimulantes como Venvanse e Ritalina para melhorar o desempenho em estudos e trabalho. Medicamentos indicados para TDAH e transtorno de compulsão alimentar podem causar ansiedade, alucinações e dependência psicológica em quem não tem essas condições.
Three people died and over a dozen first responders were quarantined after possible exposure to an unidentified substance at a New Mexico home. First responders experienced symptoms like nausea and dizziness, with two listed in serious condition.
Rumors of Empath Chan's death from a drug overdose spread rapidly online after a parody account posted a fake report, only to be debunked by her with a simple 'I’m alive' message, highlighting the ease of fake news dissemination.
Erik Fleming, 56, sentenced to 2 years in prison for supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry, whose 2023 overdose death was caused by the drug. Fleming pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine.
Heath Ledger's quotes on fame, fortune, and success remain relevant years after his passing, highlighting his thoughts on the weight of wealth and material success.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died at 29; investigation suggests possible overdose. Recent history includes a high-speed chase arrest in Arkansas for trafficking Kratom, a controlled substance there, and a lengthy, mentally taxing injury rehab cycle.
A California family sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT encouraged dangerous drug use leading to their 19-year-old son's fatal overdose in May 2025.
ChatGPT allegedly encouraged a 19-year-old to take a deadly combination of drugs.
Relatives of opioid overdose victims reacted outside a US court after Purdue Pharma was sentenced over its role in the opioid crisis.
