Tag: overdose
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Bloods Gang Leader Gary Johnson Sentenced to 280 Months for Long Island Drug Distribution That Caused Three Overdoses
Gary Johnson, a Bloods gang leader from Bellport, New York, was sentenced to 280 months in prison for distributing fentanyl, cocaine and heroin across Long Island, including drugs that caused three non-fatal overdoses in 2020.
Law EnforcementLegalUSANew YorkDrug TraffickingSocial Issues Gary JohnsonBloods gangLong Islandfentanyl distributionnarcotics traffickingoverdoseSuffolk CountyFBI
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DEA Warns Students About Fentanyl Risks as School Year Begins
As students head back to school, the DEA urges informed choices about fentanyl-laced pills, drink safety at parties, and how to help a friend who may have overdosed.
HealthLaw EnforcementUSAEducationSocial IssuesFederal Government fentanylDrug Enforcement Administrationoverdoseback to schoolprescription medicationpeer pressurestudent safety
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Iowa Officials Issue Urgent Warning on Rising Kratom and Synthetic 7-OH Dangers
Iowa officials warn of rising kratom and synthetic 7-OH dangers, citing 45 deaths since 2024 and a surge in poison control calls. The DEA has classified related compounds as Schedule I, urging public caution and retailer responsibility.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegalEducation Kratom7-OHIowaPublic HealthDrug Enforcement AdministrationSubstance AbuseOverdoseIowa Governors Office
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Denison Man Sentenced to Life for Fentanyl Overdose Death
Andrew Michael Smith received a life sentence for supplying fentanyl that caused a woman's death. He was found guilty of watching and recording her overdose for hours before calling emergency services.
Law EnforcementHealthBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Andrew Michael SmithFentanylDrug TraffickingOverdoseDenisonTexasOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Fentanyl Mixed with Emerging Synthetics Creates Heightened Drug Threat
The U.S. drug supply is increasingly dangerous as fentanyl mixes with potent synthetic substances like xylazine and nitazenes. These hidden mixtures reduce naloxone effectiveness and heighten overdose risks, prompting urgent public safety warnings.
HealthLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesFederal Government FentanylSynthetic DrugsXylazineNitazenesOverdosePublic SafetyDrug Threat