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Dealer admits he sold drugs that killed young Andover man
In most overdose death cases, the dealer is never held accountable. But in Massachusetts, some prosecutors are beginning to target the dealers as the number of deaths continue to rise. These are challenging and complex cases. We’re seeing some prosecutors charging dealers with manslaughter or distribution in connection with overdose deaths. One dealer recently admitted he sold a deadly...
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Dealer admits he sold drugs that killed young Andover man
With rising overdose deaths, some prosecutors are beginning to bring charges against dealers.
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Families of overdose victims want to see more prosecution of drug dealers
There are challenges to bringing prosecutions in overdose deaths, but families of victims want that to change.
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Families of overdose victims want to see more prosecution of drug dealers
Thousands of people overdose and die each year in Massachusetts, with more than 2,300 deaths last year alone. But in most of those cases, the person dealing the drugs is never held accountable, frustrating the families and loved ones left behind. Many are calling for change, asking that overdose deaths be fully investigated and prosecuted when possible. For the past…
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‘Euphoria' star Angus Cloud died of accidental overdose, coroner says
Actor Angus Cloud died of an accidental overdose from a lethal combination of drugs, the Alameda County Coroners office said Thursday.
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Everything you need to know about Narcan
Narcan is an easy-to-use nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose. Here’s what you need to know about this life-saving drug.
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‘Benadryl Challenge' That Killed Ohio Teen Lands NJ Boy in Hospital; See Mom's Warning
A deadly social media challenge using “Benadryl” is making a comeback among young people. Brian Thompson reports.
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‘Benadryl Challenge' That Killed Ohio Teen Lands NJ Boy in Hospital; See Mom's Warning
A deadly and dangerous viral trend is making a comeback, and it landed a 13-year-old New Jersey boy in the hospital — as his mother hopes her son’s story serves as a wake-up call for other parents.
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Manchester Hopes Rapid Response Teams Will Help Curb Drug Overdoses
The city of Manchester, New Hampshire, is expanding on a new approach to tackling the opioid crisis. Officials are working to deploy rapid response teams to areas deemed “hot spots.” Community leaders met Wednesday with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Association of County and City Health Officials to work out the details for best practices…
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New Rapid Response Teams to Help Curb NH Opioid Crisis
Community leaders in Manchester, New Hampshire, met with the CDC as part of a new approach to combat drug overdoses.