FDA approves first over-the-counter version of the opioid antidote Narcan
Opioid deaths are the leading cause of accidental death in the US
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Opioid deaths are the leading cause of accidental death in the US
Betty Nguyen reports the challenge this year is that higher doses of the life-saving medicine called Narcan are needed to revive overdose victims.
Investigators say the baby had stopped breathing and went into a full cardiac arrest after being exposed to fentanyl.
Nicole Lauren reports 2.556 people in South Florida had a fentanyl-related death from 2019 to 2022.
The parents of a 1-year-old Deerfield Beach child have been arrested for his death.
Wendy Previl, 30, and Shaneka Dean, 33, have been charged with aggravated manslaughter
Wendy Previl, 30, and Shaneka Dean, 33, have been charged with aggravated manslaughter
Another example of dangers on the job in law enforcement as a Central Florida officer came into contact with fentanyl.
The concern here for officials is that fentanyl-laced candy could accidentally end up as a Halloween treat.
Michael George reports more than 107,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2021, up 15% from the year before. Two-thirds of those deaths are linked to fentanyl and similar synthetic opioids.
Broward schools are sending an alert to parents in the district about rainbow fentanyl.
In August 2022, DEA and law enforcement partners began seizing brightly-colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states. Dubbed “rainbow fentanyl” in the media, this trend appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people.
What is often called "rainbow fentanyl" has been seized by law enforcement agencies in 18 states just this month, the DEA reports.
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration said two Mexican cartels are behind the deadly influx of fentanyl in the U.S.
Moody's request of the president cites an incident in Wilton Manors over spring break.
Walter and Janett Carter are both charged with child neglect.
Walter and Janett Carter are both charged with child neglect.
