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At ground zero for L.A.'s fentanyl problem, a community festival offers help

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On a sunny late-autumn afternoon in downtown Los Angeles, dozens of men and women gathered in a pocket park, pounding out beats in a drum circle, eating a picnic lunch — and receiving free anti-overdose medication. It was just like any neighborhood block party, except the gathering's purpose was to address rampant fentanyl and methamphetamine use, and the block was in the middle of Skid Row, an area known for high levels of homelessness.

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As drug overdose deaths intensify in Skid Row, local organizations team up to promote fentanyl awareness.
A November 2023 report from A-Mark Foundation highlights the disproportionate impact of fentanyl on homeless communities around the country, with a focus on Los Angeles, where fentanyl overdose deaths skyrocketed by 1,280% from 2016 to 2021.
Illicitly manufactured synthetic opioids such as fentanyl are fueling the ongoing opioid crisis.
With a potency 50 to 100 times stronger than heroin or morphine, fentanyl is extremely addictive, and even small doses can be deadly.

US Nuclear Advances Fight Against Opioid Crisis With Breakthrough Fentanyl Detection Technology

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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In a groundbreaking move to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic, US Nuclear Corp (OTC-QB: UCLE) now offers the world’s first automatic, on-the-spot fentanyl detectors.

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In a groundbreaking move to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic, US Nuclear Corp (OTC-QB: UCLE) now offers the world’s first automatic, on-the-spot fentanyl detectors.
Fentanyl is now endemic in America and USN recommends fighting back by deploying and using these detectors just as widely as metal detectors.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
US Nuclear's breakthrough technology can automatically identify and measure trace amounts of fentanyl with high precision and sensitivity.

PRISCILLA PRESLEY HONORED AT VICTORIA'S VOICE FOUNDATION MUSIC FOR LIFE GALA HEADLINED BY "GODMOTHER OF SOUL" PATTI LABELLE

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Priscilla Presley was honored at Victoria's Voice Foundation gala "Music for Life" on November 11, receiving the 2023 Legacy Award for her courage and grace amidst adversity. Presley, a best-selling author, actress and executive producer of the critically acclaimed feature film, "Priscilla," received the award in front of nearly 300 attendees from Jackie Siegel, the co-founder of Victoria's Voice.

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Special Evening in Palm Island, Florida Raised Funds to Fight Opioid Crisis
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Priscilla Presley was honored at Victoria's Voice Foundation gala "Music for Life" on November 11, receiving the 2023 Legacy Award for her courage and grace amidst adversity.
Presley, a best-selling author, actress and executive producer of the critically acclaimed feature film, "Priscilla," received the award in front of nearly 300 attendees from Jackie Siegel, the co-founder of Victoria's Voice.
Victoria's Voice provides drug prevention education and naloxone awareness, support and resources to those affected by substance use.
For photos from the Music for Life Gala, click here .

Arkansas Children's Establishes $70 Million Groundbreaking Center Focused on Opioids' Impact on Children

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is awarding $50 million of opioid settlement funds to Arkansas Children's to pioneer one of the nation's most ambitious research efforts dedicated to opioids' impact on children.

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I am granting $50 million of the state's opioid settlement funds to help establish the National Center for Opioid Research & Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR) at Arkansas Children's.
"This research center will be the first of its kind not just in Arkansas, but in the entire country.
"By creating this center, we are accelerating a healthier future for the children of Arkansas.
Scientists will work closely with the Arkansas Children's Research Institute and Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, one of six National Human Nutrition Centers funded through the USDA-ARS.

AltaPointe's Behavioral Health Crisis Center Offers Innovative Approach to Fentanyl Addiction Treatment Using Ketamine in Combination with Buprenorphine

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the ongoing battle against the fentanyl epidemic, a promising new approach has emerged and AltaPointe Health is at the forefront. AltaPointe's Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) has started offering the use of ketamine to help transition a patient from fentanyl to buprenorphine (often referred to by the common brand name Suboxone), a proven addiction-treatment medicine.

Key Points:

In the ongoing battle against the fentanyl epidemic, a promising new approach has emerged and AltaPointe Health is at the forefront.
AltaPointe's Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) has started offering the use of ketamine to help transition a patient from fentanyl to buprenorphine (often referred to by the common brand name Suboxone), a proven addiction-treatment medicine.
MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the ongoing battle against the fentanyl epidemic, a promising new approach has emerged and AltaPointe Health is at the forefront.
AltaPointe's Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) has started offering the use of ketamine to help transition a patient from fentanyl to buprenorphine (often referred to by the common brand name Suboxone), a proven addiction-treatment medicine.

Fentanyl.org Launches Platform Providing Real Time Help - Get Reliable Information About Fentanyl & Synthetic Opioids Comprehensive Directory of Treatment & Opiate Detox Options

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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COMMACK, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fentanyl kills more people in the USA than have died in wars. It is so deadly that even inhaling it can cause death First responders have died from coming into contact with it, as it is easily absorbed through the skin. Fentanyl comes into the USA from the land, sea and air borders. The nations youth are dying in record numbers from Fentanyl Laced counterfeit street drugs.

Key Points:

Over 300 Americans die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50X stronger than heroin and 100X stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl is commonly used to create counterfeit drugs sold on the street as OxyContin, Xanax, Adderall, and other pills.
In 2022, the DEA seized more than 58.3 million pills containing fentanyl and more than 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder.

Global Investigations Firm Nardello & Co. Continues Recent Expansion, Adding DEA Agent Joe Thompson in New York

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. announced today that former Drug Enforcement Administration Supervisory Special Agent Joseph F. Thompson has joined the firm as a Managing Director in New York.

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Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. announced today that former Drug Enforcement Administration Supervisory Special Agent Joseph F. Thompson has joined the firm as a Managing Director in New York.
With more than 20 years’ experience as a federal narcotics agent, Thompson has led prominent international investigations involving illicit drug trafficking, money laundering cartels and multi-agency law enforcement operations.
He arrives after serving as a DEA Country Attaché at the US Embassy in Nairobi since 2020.
He began his career in enforcement as a New York City Police Officer, serving in both Queens and Manhattan Narcotics Divisions.

A Dog's Nose Knows! Allied Universal Canine Team Stops 250 Pounds of Marijuana From Hitting the Streets in the U.S.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During their daily security monitoring rounds at a major international airport, Allied Universal's canine team detected 250 pounds of marijuana in unclaimed "ghost" luggage.

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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During their daily security monitoring rounds at a major international airport, Allied Universal's canine team detected 250 pounds of marijuana in unclaimed "ghost" luggage.
Canine Gelsey and her handler, one of several narcotics canine teams with MSA Security , an Allied Universal® Company , found the narcotics during their sweep of the airport's baggage claim area on Oct. 18, 2023.
Allied Universal Canine Team Stops 250 Pounds of Marijuana From Hitting the Streets in the U.S.
Allied Universal is the largest provider of canine detection teams in the world with a 10% increase in the number of canine teams in 2023.

The roots of the North American opioid crisis, and 3 key strategies for stopping it

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The Netflix series Painkiller recently depicted how the over-prescribing of the medicine OxyContin wreaked havoc on American society.

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The Netflix series Painkiller recently depicted how the over-prescribing of the medicine OxyContin wreaked havoc on American society.
Today the grim reality is that opioid-related deaths in North America reached a record level in 2022, with more than 109,000 fatalities in the United States.
The opioid overdose crisis has been ongoing for over two decades in Canada and the U.S.

The roots of the crisis

After introduction of the opioid painkiller OxyContin in 1996, Purdue Pharma marketed the drug aggressively, underplaying its potential for addiction.
To address addiction, prescription monitoring programs aimed to limit supply but many patients then sought illicit opioids, leading to large heroin markets in the 2010s.
Fentanyl is extremely toxic — up to 100 times stronger than heroin — and is largely responsible for the increase in overdose deaths.

1. Treat substance use disorders as a public health problem

In reality the data shows that illegal drug prices have fallen whilst purity and deaths have increased.
Overdose deaths have also increased in prisons showing that places with even the highest level of security are vulnerable to drug smuggling.
Focusing on the opioid crisis through a public-health approach includes massively increasing access to care and treatment for patients experiencing substance use disorder.

2. Find better treatments through research

Although these are effective when used, there are barriers to access and long-term engagement with these treatments.
We need more innovation to rapidly increase access to care and to find better therapies that suit the needs of different patients.
These research initiatives aim to increase the number of evidence-based treatments that can be used to enhance patient recovery and quality of life.

3. Stop the international spread of the epidemic

Currently the epidemic is contained within North America but there is the real concern of the crisis spreading to other countries.
Clinicians must remain actively vigilant on how they prescribe these drugs.
There should be greater international regulation in the marketing and operational strategies of pharmaceuticals, and oversight of the “revolving door” between industry and regulator employment.
There is a potential conflict of interest when pharma companies hire the government employees who oversee their applications.

Shop theft has been building for years – here's how to tackle retail crime and keep workers safe

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Retail crime cost UK shops £1.76 billion in the year to April 2023, according to the British Retail Consortium.

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Retail crime cost UK shops £1.76 billion in the year to April 2023, according to the British Retail Consortium.
The increase in theft from UK grocery and convenience shops is often blamed on the cost of living crisis.
But this situation has been building for many years because overburdened policing and criminal justice systems can’t cope with a rise in organised crime and drug-fuelled stealing.
I interviewed a shop manager who had been threatened by a customer for a 2019 report.
But the resulting lack of police data also makes it difficult to identify who exactly is committing theft and where.

Is the cost of living crisis to blame?

Research shows 70% of shop theft is committed by frequent users of class A drugs.
Those using shop theft to support a drug addiction report they typically generate around one third to a half of retail price when they sell stolen goods.
Where the cost of living crisis might be contributing to the uplift in theft is in people’s willingness to buy stolen goods, particularly through online marketplaces, or at car boot sales, pubs, clubs and even in other shops.

Systems in crisis

For offenders that are caught, the average custodial sentence for a shop theft is two months (automatic release means half of this is served in prison).
Adults released from custodial sentences of less than or equal to 6 months have a proven reoffending rate of 56.5%.
Businesses known to be in receipt of stolen goods need to be investigated and online marketplaces better regulated.

Retailers must make sure awareness of the risk of shop theft is company-wide. But they should also accept that approaches might have to differ at store level, depending on location. Regardless, taking action to protect staff and products should be their top concern.