Opiate deaths up 400 percent in Larimer County
Opiate deaths up 400 percent in Larimer County
LARIMER COUNTY – Residents have been dying due to drug overdoses in increasingly larger numbers during the past decade. And since 2007, the most fatal drugs have been prescription opiates, which include many common painkillers.
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Calderon demands probe of U.S. border deaths
Calderon demands probe of U.S. border deaths
Mexican President Felipe Calderon demanded Thursday a thorough investigation of the recent killings of two Mexicans by U.S. border agents that have fanned tensions in Mexico over border policing.
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Substance Abuse Deaths in the Family
When trying to keep a family together and coexist with the family member with the substance abuse problem, the other family members will often feel many negative feelings, such as anger, frustration, sadness and depression. It is rarely just the one with the addiction that is affected. In most… Continue reading
Contaminated cocaine linked to 2 Minn. deaths
Contaminated cocaine linked to 2 Minn. deaths
Minnesota health officials say cocaine cut with an anti-worming drug used by veterinarians is making people sick, and has contributed to the deaths of two people.
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US PILOTS:Force Pushes Meth.Causing Civilian&Friendly Deaths
US Air Force Pilots are blowing the whistle and coming forward claiming their commanders are making them take meth before going on missions. The pilots claim the epidemic meth use is causing massive civilian and “friendly” deaths from the mistakes of stoned pilots. Sources: CNN:”‘Friendly fire’ pilots: Air Force pushes… Continue reading
Link Stronger Heroin to Overdose Deaths
Link Stronger Heroin to Overdose Deaths
The latest upswing in Franklin County drug overdose cases may be linked to a more potent form of cheap heroin being smuggled into the United States from Mexico and South America.
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