Tag: opioid crisis
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Xylazine: The Rising Threat in the U.S. Drug Crisis
What’s happening: Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use, is increasingly being found in the U.S. illicit drug supply, often mixed with opioids like fentanyl. The combination is contributing to a surge in overdose deaths and poses new challenges for public health. Why it matters: Xylazine is dangerous because it slows down breathing,…
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Matthew Perry’s Death: Assistant and Doctors Charged in Ketamine Overdose Case
In a shocking development, five individuals have been charged in connection with the death of beloved “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, who passed away on October 28, 2023. Among those indicted are Perry’s assistant and two doctors, who are accused of illegally supplying the actor with ketamine, a powerful anesthetic that led to his tragic death.…