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Roman Around’s New Single ‘Like Me More’ Shines Light on Toxic Peer Pressure and…
Roman Rivera from Roman around, photo by Ker
Brimming with fresh perspective and encompassing tracks, the emerging band from Fresno roman around caught the attention of many music fans and outlets. Their first two singles were…
Man found dead in cemetery had toxic levels of drug in his system
A MAN who was found dead in a cemetery had a history of substance abuse and mental health issues, an inquest has heard.
Jason O'Hagan, 46, formerly of Allanbridge Close, Idle, Bradford, but lately of no fixed…
Northern Health issues toxic drug alert for PG
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Prince George sees a spike in overdoses.
This led Northern Health to issue a toxic drug alert.
A reported substance being sold as a drug is described as light green pebbles or chunks…
4/20: Cannabis could be a safe alternative to the toxic drug supply, so why is access being cut off?
By MJ Milloy and Marilou GagnonAs British Columbia works to implement and scale up safer supply programs to alleviate the unprecedented overdose crisis, why are provincial law enforcement shutting down community groups that provide a safer…
McDonald’s Finally Responds to Toxic Ice Cream Rumor – Eat This, Not That
Mickey D's soft ice cream is in the spotlight again, thanks to a rumor that's been making the rounds on social media. The buzz is that the chain's beloved dessert contains xylitol, a sugar-free sweetener often…
McDonald’s ice cream is not toxic to dogs, contrary to viral posts
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Ingredients in McDonald's restaurant food have been the subject of false claims in social media posts in recent years. In April, posts falsely claimed that the fast-food chain included xylitol, which is toxic to dogs, in…
First day of preliminary hearing in double murder case reveals ‘toxic’ relationship
POCATELLO — A preliminary hearing began Tuesday for a Pocatello man accused of killing his ex-wife and her boyfriend. The first day of what the court expects to be a three-day hearing into murder charges against Jesse Patrick Leigh, 40,…
Smoking cannabis with a bong triggers four times more toxic fumes
Breathing in secondhand cannabis smoke from a bong exposes people to four times more toxic pollutants than from a standard cigarette, a study has found.The risks of passive smoking have been known for years, but this article is considered…
Parasocial relationships are a toxic part of internet culture – The Argonaut
With the rise of social media, we have also seen an increase in parasocial relationships between celebrities and their fans. Social media gives celebrities a platform to communicate directly with their fans and, in a way, let their fans…
12 Most Toxic Fruits And Vegetables You’ll Find In Your Supermarket Right Now – Eat…
It's always a good idea to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, but what if you're exposing yourself to harmful pesticides?
That's exactly what new research from the nonprofit Environmental…
How to tell if your makeup contains toxic chemicals
ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), forever labeled as chemicals because they don't break down in the environment or in humans, are found in all types of consumer products , including makeup. Known to…
Study finds simpler, less toxic diet for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis
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Growing concern: Be aware of toxic and poisonous landscape and household plants | Way of life
Plants are everywhere. And we as gardeners are constantly on the lookout for new and interesting plants…
Israeli lab claims to have secured powerful but toxic cancer treatment
Israeli scientists say they have found a way to safely administer an immunotherapy drug that is believed to be able to save many lives, but so far considered too toxic for widespread use.
The Weizmann Institute of Science team said…
UPDATE: Race, the Constitution, the Supreme Court and Tom Cotton: A Toxic Brew
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) is running for president in 2024, which means he spent his opening statement at Jackson's confirmation hearing pandering to the far right with gibberish.
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Column: Preventable deaths from toxic drugs must be stopped
The provincial government has limited jurisdiction over drugs.
Courageous change is needed to save lives lost in British Columbia to toxic drugs, said British Columbia Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe.
In January, 207 people in British…
Britney Spears’ ‘toxic’ mansion is relisted for $6.6 million
Britney Spears' former Beverly Hills mansion, where she lived during her toughest years before her triumphant rebound from her conservatorship in 2021, is back on the market for $6.69million just a year after it was…
Drugs, alcohol and a toxic relationship drove a man to assault a motorist
Armond Yates Standingready recently appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court and pleaded guilty to common assault. He will spend the next 60 days in jail for his actions.
Drugs, alcohol and a toxic romance were a bad combination for…
LETTER – Where is the will to act seriously in the face of the toxic drug crisis? – Comox Valley…
Dear Editor,
On April 14, 2016, a provincial health emergency in British Columbia was declared to warn and protect British Columbians from being poisoned to death by organized crime's toxic drug supply. Six years into this…
UK exports thousands of tonnes of banned toxic pesticides to low-income countries
Documents obtained under freedom of information rules show how UK-based chemical companies notified the export of several dangerous pesticides banned for use on UK farms and fields in 2020 , a new investigation by…
The structure of a protein capable of pumping toxic molecules out of bacterial cells revealed
MIT chemists have discovered the structure of a protein capable of pumping toxic molecules out of bacterial cells. Proteins similar to this, found in E.coliare believed to help bacteria become resistant to several…
26 parents, 26 cousins, 26 colleagues, 26 friends – Campbell River Mirror
Although 26 people have died in Campbell River due to the toxic drug supply in the area, the effects extend much further into the community.
Earlier this month, the BC Coroners Service released its annual report on the number of…
Giloy is safe and has no toxic effects, says Ayush Ministry
The Ministry of Ayush clarified on Wednesday that Giloy has been falsely linked to liver damage, adding that Giloy/Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is safe and according to…
East Donegal Township couple charged with death of man they gave toxic drugs: Police | Local News
An East Donegal township husband and wife have been charged with the death of a man after giving him toxic…
BC Drug Deaths: Vancouver Island Not Immune to Record Toxicity Rates
British Columbia communities large and small are suffering devastating losses as deaths from toxic drugs hit an all-time high with 2,224 people dying from drug overdoses in the province last year.
Every health authority recorded…
Deaths from drug toxicity among the population aged 30 and over in British Columbia have increased…
British Columbia Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe. (Photo courtesy of BC Coroners Service)
The illicit drug crisis in British Columbia has not been kind to people between the ages of 30 and 39.
According to the BC Coroners…
Northwest British Columbia saw record number of drug toxicity deaths in 2021 – Terrace Standard
Northwest British Columbia recorded one of the highest rates of deaths from illicit drug overdoses in the province in 2021, with Terrace recording the most deaths in the region.
There have been 15 deaths in Terrace Local Health…
Sask registration number. people died from drug toxicity in 2021
The number of people believed to have died of drug addiction in Saskatchewan in 2021 is more than double the number two years prior. There are 464 people confirmed or suspected to have died last year, according to the Saskatchewan Coroners…
Death rate from illicit drug toxicity increases in city and province
The death rate from illicit drug toxicity in Nelson has increased over the past three years, reflecting a record increase in deaths across the province, according to the BC Coroners Service. Data rates per 100,000 person-years have fallen…
Illicit Drug Toxicity Death Rate Rises in City and Province-Wide
The death rate from illicit drug toxicity in Nelson has increased over the past three years, reflecting a record increase in deaths across the province, according to the BC Coroners Service.
Data rates per 100,000 person-years have fallen…
Drug toxicity the leading cause of death among 19- to 39-year-olds in British Columbia
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2021 will be the worst year for drug overdose deaths in British Columbia.
The BC Coroners Service reported 201 deaths in October, which is a record number - 13 of these occurred at…
Highway closures likely increase drug toxicity inside B.C. – Kelowna Capital News
Flooding and road closures may be contributing to increased drug toxicity in the Okanagan. It is believed that a shortage of supply is causing an increase in the combinations of drugs sold.
Interior Health has issued a drug…
Highway closures likely increase drug toxicity inside BC – Lake Country Calendar
Flooding and road closures may be contributing to increased drug toxicity in the Okanagan. It is believed that a shortage of supply is causing an increase in the combinations of drugs sold.
Interior Health has issued a drug…
BC Coroners Service Reports 1,782 Illicit Drug Poisoning Deaths in First 10 Months of 2021
Breadcrumb Links News Local news British Columbia Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said 201 British Columbians died in October, which equates to about 6.5 deaths per day. Author of the article: Tiffany crawford Release…
British Columbia records record loss of life due to drug toxicity
An increasingly toxic and volatile supply of illicit drugs claimed at least 201 deaths in October and 1,782 lives in the first 10 months of 2021, according to the latest preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service.
“Today is a…
Island Set to Set New Records for Drug Toxicity Deaths | NanaimoNews NOW
The greater Nanaimo area recorded 38 deaths in 2020 and set a record in 2017 with 56 deaths linked to the toxic drug crisis.
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Island set to set new drug toxicity death records
The greater Nanaimo area recorded 38 deaths in 2020 and set a record in 2017 with 56 deaths linked to the toxic drug crisis.
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The number of lives lost due to the toxicity of illicit drugs exceeds 1,500 in the first nine months…
The British Columbia Coroners Service reports that 333 lives were lost to suspected illicit drug toxicity in August and September 2021, bringing the total number of deaths in the province so far this year to 1,534.
The 1,534 cumulative…
Milwaukee man charged with infant death due to “acute drug toxicity”
item MILWAUKEE - A 24-year-old man from Milwaukee is charged with the death of an infant in August. The accused is Keshonn Baker - and he is accused of neglecting a child - the consequence is death. According to the criminal…
First Aid Courses Now Include Drug Toxicity Response Training – Video
First Aid Courses Now Include Drug Toxicity Response Training - Video - NEWS 1130
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25 People in Nanaimo Die of Drug Toxicity in First Seven Months of 2021 | NanaimoNews NOW
The number of deaths in the central island per 100,000 population is 34.3, below the provincial average of 39.7. However, the region is currently at its highest drug toxicity death rate in at least a decade.
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Government Extends Drug Abuse Campaign Until Fall To Reach Post-Secondary Students
The provincial government recently launched a campaign to educate people about toxic drug supplies and hopes to gain the attention of post-secondary students.
The Toxic Drugs are Circulating campaign launched in August, but has been…
BC government raises awareness of growing drug toxicity – The Omega Student Newspaper Ω
As students return to campus and socially come together in what seems like an eternity, the provincial government is reminding students of ways they can make informed decisions about…
Four Illicit Drug Poisoning Deaths Reported In North Peace This Year, No Cases In June In…
In the report released on August 31, the province reported 1,011 deaths in the first six months of 2021."The deaths of over 1,000 British Columbians in the first six months of 2021 is a tragic reminder that the supply of toxic illicit drugs…
Campaign educates students about drug toxicity and safety
As post-secondary students return to campus and toxic drugs continue to circulate in all parts of British Columbia, it is critical that students have the resources they need to make informed decisions and!--googleon:>…
2021 saw the deadliest first six months for drug toxicity in British Columbia, says Chief Coroner
British Columbia needs a significant change in the way it treats people who use drugs, the province's chief coroner said on Tuesday after releasing statistics showing 1,011 people have died as a result of suspected illicit overdoses from…
Continuing death toll from illicit drug toxicity calls for urgent action: BC Green Party
Sonia Furstenau Photo credit: Twitter
Before Christ On Tuesday, Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau made the following statement on Overdose Awareness Day as BC Coroner's Services reported at least 1,011 people died of suspected illicit…
British Columbia Drug Toxicity Deaths Rise As World Marks Overdose Awareness Day
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - British Columbia lost 1,011 lives to drug toxicity between January and June of this year.
The total is the highest on record in the first six months of a calendar year, according to the Chief Coroner of…
Comox Valley Community Action Team Helps Reduce Illicit Drug Toxicity Deaths
Photo: Jeff Anderson / Flickr
Most communities on Vancouver Island, including the Comox Valley, have Community Action Teams (CATs) that provide support to people who use drugs.
But now, as the province invests $ 2.5 million to…
Safer provincial supply expands to curb skyrocketing drug toxicity deaths | NanaimoNews NOW
A record 1,728 overdose deaths in British Columbia was matched by a similar historic year in Nanaimo, where 39 people lost their lives. This is the second highest tally on record in a calendar year for the region.…
160 people were fatally overdosed in British Columbia in May as drug toxicity continues to rise…
Another 160 people lost their lives in May due to the overdose crisis in British Columbia.
Data for May was released by the BC Coroners Service on Tuesday morning, June 29, marking the 13th consecutive month with more than 150…
Province Reports 176 Illicit Drug Toxicity Deaths in April | Energeticcity.ca
“Once again, we are reminded that the scale of this public health emergency is truly unprecedented,” said Lisa Lapointe, Chief Coroner. “I offer my deepest condolences to all the families in the province who are going through the…
Researchers Develop Better Cell Culture Method to Test Drug Toxicity
When a new drug is in development, the first question is "does it work?" The second question is: "Does it hurt? No matter how effective a therapy is, if it harms the patient in the process, it is of little value.PhD student Robert…
Biologists create better way to grow cells to test drug toxicity – sciencedaily
When a new drug is in development, the first question is "Does it work?" The second question is: "Does it hurt? No matter how effective a therapy is, if it harms the patient in the process, it is of little value.
PhD student Robert Skolik…
Overdoses in British Columbia: 155 more people died of illicit drug toxicity in February,…
VANCOUVER - For 11th consecutive month, more than 100 people have died of illicit drug overdoses in British Columbia
The province's coroner released the data on Wednesday, revealing that 155 people died in February of…
165 suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths in January, 7 in Prince George
That's… that's an average of 5.3 lives lost each day in the first 31 days of the year.
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Drug toxicity deaths continue to break records in British Columbia
Posted: December 21, 2020
Drug toxicity deaths continue to break records in British Columbia
In the midst of the double public health emergency, the BC Coroners Service continues to urge extreme caution given the increasingly toxic…
British Columbia Coroners Service – Comox Valley Record
The latest data from the BC Coroners Service shows that five people per day lose their lives due to overdoses of illicit drugs.
The Coroners Service released updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and drug-related deaths…
More than five people die of drug toxicity every day: BC Coroners Service
The BC Coroners Service released updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and drug-related deaths detected by fentanyl as of October 31, 2020, with 162 illicit drug toxicity-related deaths reported in October.
The latest data equates…
‘Alarming’ increase in drug toxicity triggers police warning in Abbotsford – BC.
Abbotsford Police have issued a public warning about an unusually toxic batch of drugs on the streets.
In a Friday bulletin, the department said it was concerned about a possible increase in the number of overdose deaths, amid street…
British Columbia overdose crisis: 127 more people died of suspected drug toxicity last month,…
VANCOUVER - Another 127 people were killed by suspected drug overdoses last month, according to the latest data from the BC Coroners Service, a figure that averages about 4.2 deaths per day.
The BC Coroners Service…
Illicit drug toxicity mortality rate remains extreme
British Columbia Coroners' Service released updated reports on illicit drug toxicity-related deaths and drug-related deaths detected by fentanyl at the end of July 2020, with 175 illicit drug toxicity-related deaths reported in July,…
Drug isolation and toxicity lead to increase in overdose deaths among First Nations during pandemic:…
Fatal overdoses among Indigenous people in British Columbia increased 93% in the first five months of 2020, according to the First Nations Health Authority.
In the Monday July 6 announcement, the FNHA said overdose deaths among…
FNHA – Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News
Fatal overdoses among Indigenous people in British Columbia rose 93% in the first five months of 2020, according to the First Nations Health Authority.
In the Monday July 6 announcement, the FNHA said overdose deaths among First…
Drug isolation and toxicity lead to an increase in the number of overdose deaths among First Nations…
Fatal overdoses among Indigenous people in British Columbia increased 93% in the first five months of 2020, according to the First Nations Health Authority.
In the Monday July 6 announcement, the FNHA said overdose deaths among…
The microbiome and drug toxicity
In a report published yesterday (June 10) in the newspaper Cell, Researchers at Princeton University evaluated how a person's gut microbial community affects oral drug metabolism.The study differs from previous studies that looked at how a…
Researchers create complex organic tissue system to test drug toxicity
Scientists at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have developed what they…
Multi-organ system on a chip developed to test drug toxicity
Researchers in the United States have developed a new multi-organ-on-a-chip to test how new drugs affect vital organs in the human body.The development of new drugs can come at a huge financial cost, which can be wasted if the drug has…
WFIRM scientists develop miniature organ model to test drug toxicity
Scientists at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have developed the world's most sophisticated laboratory model of the human body, creating a system of miniaturized organs that can be used to detect…
Causes, symptoms and treatment of drug toxicity
The toxicity of a drug is the degree of toxicity or harmfulness of a substance. Pharmacologists state that drug toxicity occurs when there is too much accumulation of a drug in the blood, causing adverse effects.…
How pyrogen testing can prevent drug toxicity
Before parenteral drugs are put on the market, they must be tested for certain toxins known as pyrogens. As fever-inducing substances, they can be fatal to patients when introduced into the body through injectable pharmaceuticals.…
Scientists present effective method for predicting drug toxicity
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Researchers from Skoltech (group of Maxim Fedorov, CDISE) and the…
Mac Miller’s toxicology report confirms rapper died of mixed fentanyl and cocaine toxicity
In early September, news broke that the Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller had been found dead of an apparent drug overdose. He was 26 years old.
Today, the results of his official toxicology report were released by the LA County…
Poietis’ 4D bioprinting liver model could improve drug toxicity testing
Poietis has partnered with the pharmaceutical company Servier to develop a bioprinted 4D liver model that could better predict drug liver toxicity than current methods.
Liver toxicity tests are one of the key tests that are performed…
Medical Examiner Decides Kessee Died From Drug Toxicity | New
The Oklahoma medical examiner's office ruled that Marconia Kessee's…
Man died at Aylestone Hill apartment from drug toxicity
A HEREFORD man with a long history of drug addiction has died at the age of 39 in an apartment in Aylestone Hill in Hereford.
A Herefordshire Coroner's Court inquest heard that Conrad Hogg died on July 25 last year.…
Subtle changes in chemical structure can affect drug toxicity
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Lumiracoxib derivatives have been…
Gut microbiome may make chemotherapy toxic for patients
Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine report that the composition of people's gut bacteria may explain why some of them suffer life-threatening reactions after taking a key drug for the treatment of metastatic colorectal…
Body-on-a-chip: a new model for oncological drug toxicity testing
A new body-on-a-chip device has been designed that may be able to reduce the number of human and animal models required to test the toxicity of anticancer drugs. The toxicity of doxorubicin, a chemotherapy drug used to treat many…
“Mixed drug toxicity” vs “overdose”: the cause of death for Cory Monteith
According to the BC Coroner's Service, Cory Monteith, 31, died of "mixed toxicity, involving heroin and alcohol".
Questions were raised immediately, wondering if dying from mixed drug toxicity was the same as dying from an…
Stem cells have the power to predict disease and drug toxicity
For the first time, scientists have used human embryonic stem cells to predict the toxic effects of drugs and provide chemical clues to diagnose disease.
Microscopic view of neural precursor cells…