Bay Area non-profit trying to tackle accidental Fentanyl overdoses with free test kits
With the number of accidental Fentanyl overdoses continuing to surge across the nation, one Bay Area non-profit is hoping to help people, before it’s too late.
Three found dead inside San Francisco apartment likely overdosed on fentanyl-laced drugs
It was a deadly weekend in San Francisco after three people died from apparent fentanyl overdoses.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Demonstrators in SF accuse city's linkage center of allowing open drug use
Family members of those with drug abuse issues protested outside San Francisco's new Tenderloin Linkage Center on Saturday. They say drug use at the center isn't any different than being on the streets.
San Francisco sees decline in drug overdose deaths for 1st time in 3 years
In 2021 there were 650 overdose deaths in the city, compared to 700 in 2020 -- marking the first time overdose deaths have declined in the city since 2018 -- according to preliminary data from the city's Medical Examiner's Office.
San Francisco linkage center for homeless, substance abuse services opens
Last month, San Francisco's mayor issued an emergency order to help tackle some major issues, like homelessness and open-air drug use and dealing, that are an ongoing problem in the city's Tenderloin District.
Supervisors vote to reconsider Mayor Breed's Emergency declaration for San Francisco's Tenderloin
San Francisco supervisors will reconsider whether a state of emergency is necessary for the Tenderloin district.
Homeless advocates doubtful Tenderloin emergency plan will improve public safety
Homeless advocates in San Francisco on Tuesday blasted the city's recent plan to address mental health and drug use in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.
San Francisco mayor declares state of emergency in Tenderloin over overdose crisis
The overdose crisis in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood has led the city's mayor to declare a state of emergency.
Fentanyl overdoses become No. 1 cause of death among US adults, ages 18-45: 'A national emergency'
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
Jury finds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
Physician convicted of illegally prescribing opioids to patients in Dublin, Tracy
A physician was convicted Friday of illegally prescribing opioids and other controlled substances to patients in Dublin and Tracy without a legitimate medical purpose, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced.
City officials push for new approach that gets open drug use off San Francisco streets
Health officials say in the first nine months of 2021, 500 people in San Francisco died from drug overdoses. Now the city is pushing for a new approach that helps get open drug use off the streets.
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a year for 1st time, CDC says
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
San Francisco could get a safe drug consumption site as early as next spring
The City of San Francisco is pursuing a policy to allow safe consumption sites to address the problem of drug overdoses and open use on city streets.
California judge rules for opioid makers in damages lawsuit
A California judge has ruled for top drug manufacturers as local governments seek billions of dollars to cover their costs from the nation's opioid epidemic.
Feds charge 8 suspected of conspiracy in connection to Tenderloin drug trafficking
Federal authorities announced on Tuesday they are charging eight individuals with conspiracy connected to one of two drug trafficking operations that supplied San Francisco's Tenderloin District with various narcotics, including fentanyl.
Hayward police say they're noticing fentanyl in a new soft, colorful form
Police say a new type of soft, gummy, brightly colored fentanyl is emerging in the Bay Area and they are warning the public to be alert for this toxic opioid.
San Mateo County files lawsuit against McKinsey for pushing local opioid sales
San Mateo County has filed a lawsuit against McKinsey & Company, alleging that the consulting firm helped push opioid sales in the county.
San Francisco rolls out overdose response teams to curb opioid-related deaths
The mayor's office said overdose deaths within the homeless community have doubled in the last year. Some of those who live on the streets near U.N. Plaza said they know getting high can be dangerous, even deadly.