These NYC centers allow hard drug use in-house. Nearly 5 years in, is it helping?
An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users — to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.
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An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users — to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.
The prominent transgender activist died last year from the combined effects of several drugs, including fentanyl-laced heroin.
Centers for Disease Control data shows 1,600 fewer people died of overdoses in New York from August of 2023 to August of 2024 than in the 12 months prior.
In New York, at times, a driver can be seriously impaired by a drug, and yet face no consequences.
Hannah Johnson and Vanessa Gamarra are members of the DIIG team -- Drug Intelligence and Intervention Group.
A total of four people have been arrested on federal drug charges in the case, including the owner of the day care.
DEA says dealers are mixing the animal tranquilizer with fentanyl and other drugs, causing flesh wounds and overdoses.
Three other children remain hospitalized after investigators believe they were exposed to fentanyl. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest details.
The AG says more than 1,500 people died from drug-related overdoses in the state between Jan. 1 and July 31.
At the event hosted by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, some in recovery and families of those who died shared hugs. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
In Camden, New Jersey, first responders have seen a major increase in drug overdoses and calls to treat them. Now, in addition to using naloxone to reverse an overdose, paramedics are introducing a treatment medication immediately, increasing the amount of people who go into long-term treatment. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
In addition to reversing opioid overdoses, professionals are trying a new method to get people who use drugs into treatment.
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
A fourth man is still in the hospital fighting for his life.
Five women overdosed in a parking garage at The Shops at Riverside Mall last week.
The SPCA of Westchester spent more than $40,000 treating the cats. Several dozen have since been adopted.
Officials say five employees between the ages of 29 and 41 had to be revived Wednesday after they apparently overdosed on fentanyl. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Overdose deaths increased in race, age, economic status and neighborhood categories.
