Opioid dependency was 'driving force' in deadly Buffalo clinic shooting, search warrant application states
A Wright County Sheriff's deputy investigating Gregory Ulrich, the man charged in the deadly Allina Health clinic shooting, believes Ulrich's dependency on pain medication was the "driving force" in the incident, according to search warrant applications filed in the case.
A Wright County Sheriff's deputy investigating Gregory Ulrich, the man charged in the deadly Allina Health clinic shooting, believes Ulrich's dependency on pain medication was the "driving force" in the incident, according to search warrant applications filed in the case.
2 found dead in Belmont hotel room after suspected drug overdose
Two people were found dead of a suspected drug overdose at a hotel in Belmont on Wednesday afternoon.
Two people were found dead of a suspected drug overdose at a hotel in Belmont on Wednesday afternoon.
DOJ sues Walmart over role in America’s opioid crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Overdose deaths far outpace COVID-19 deaths in San Francisco
A record 621 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco so far this year, a staggering number that far outpaces the 173 deaths from COVID-19 the city has seen thus far.
A record 621 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco so far this year, a staggering number that far outpaces the 173 deaths from COVID-19 the city has seen thus far.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
It also admitted paying doctors through a speakers program to induce them to write more prescriptions for its painkillers.
It also admitted paying doctors through a speakers program to induce them to write more prescriptions for its painkillers.
Border patrol agent's hunch pays off in second-largest methamphetamine bust ever
Truck supposedly containing medical supplies carried methamphetamine, fentanyl and other illegal substances: report
Truck supposedly containing medical supplies carried methamphetamine, fentanyl and other illegal substances: report
Bay Area lawmaker again pushes for safe injection sites
"It's about meeting people where they are and giving people options to be healthy and move into recovery," Sen. Scott Wiener said.
"It's about meeting people where they are and giving people options to be healthy and move into recovery," Sen. Scott Wiener said.
SF prosecutors accuse alleged drug dealer of selling fentanyl that resulted in overdose death
According to prosecutors, on May 18, Celina Doblado-Canaca, 38, sold fentanyl to two people in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood. One of the victims died.
According to prosecutors, on May 18, Celina Doblado-Canaca, 38, sold fentanyl to two people in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood. One of the victims died.
7 hospitalized, including 4 CHP officers, after possible fentanyl exposure
Police found a suspected DUI driver passed out in a crashed car near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Police found a suspected DUI driver passed out in a crashed car near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Santa Rosa mom who lost 1-year-old son and his father hopes her tragedy can help other addicts
A Santa Rosa woman whose son and his father died from fentanyl is sharing her story and hoping it can help other addicts get clean.
A Santa Rosa woman whose son and his father died from fentanyl is sharing her story and hoping it can help other addicts get clean.
San Francisco's opioid crisis exploding amid COVID-19 pandemic
San Francisco's opioid epidemic is being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic with experts fearing that measures to combat the virus may be inadvertently leading to more fatal overdoses.
San Francisco's opioid epidemic is being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic with experts fearing that measures to combat the virus may be inadvertently leading to more fatal overdoses.
Opioid-related deaths during pandemic up in at least 35 states: study
The alarming opioid epidemic has not left as the nation deals with the pandemic's uncertainty.
The alarming opioid epidemic has not left as the nation deals with the pandemic's uncertainty.
Emeryville police revive overdose victim using Naloxone
The officer was flagged down Saturday to help a man who was unresponsive and lying on the sidewalk.
The officer was flagged down Saturday to help a man who was unresponsive and lying on the sidewalk.
Santa Clara County reports sharp jump in fentanyl-related deaths this year
The Santa Clara County medical examiner's office reported 19 fentanyl deaths from Jan. 1 to May 8 in 2020.
The Santa Clara County medical examiner's office reported 19 fentanyl deaths from Jan. 1 to May 8 in 2020.