Local efforts combat fentanyl crisis in Yuma County
KYMA reporter Manoa Tuiasosopo spoke with local agencies about the current state of the fentanyl crisis in Yuma County and what they're doing to combat it. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Fentanyl is Arizona's most deadly drug, surpassing methamphetamine, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Fentanyl is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid, 50 […]
Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition and Sheriff’s Office launch fentanyl awareness campaign
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition and the Sheriff's Office are teaming up in a campaign to eradicate fentanyl in Yuma County. The hope is to reduce the number of people dying from fentanyl, which killed 16 people in Yuma County last year. “In 2023, 323 pounds of fentanyl have been […]
It’s Incredibly Easy To Buy Ingredients For Fentanyl From China: REPORT
Reuters reported Thursday that it's surprisingly easy to buy raw fentanyl from China and ship it to North America. Reuters reports that in the past year, investigators have obtained ingredients that chemists have advised are fentanyl raw materials, as well as equipment to make pills, showing how easy it is to obtain the raw materials […]
Opioid Crisis Escalates In Florida After Police Discover Drug 50 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl
Florida authorities have found a drug 50 times stronger than fentanyl circulating in the state, Newsweek reported. Palm Beach County police found N-desethylisotonitazene (ISO), a synthetic opioid up to 50 times more potent than fentanyl. NewsweekThe discovery was made during a search by the West Palm Beach Police Department's Organized Crime Unit, which led to […]
Alabama House passes bill to educate all students about the dangers of fentanyl
This week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that would require K-12 public schools to provide prevention education about the dangers of fentanyl and drug addiction. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Joe Loveborn (R-Auburn), would require public schools to provide research-based educational information about the dangers of opioids, which are the leading […]
Legislature approves plan to educate Alabama students about the dangers of fentanyl
On Tuesday, the Alabama State Senate passed a bill that would require Alabama's public elementary, middle, and high schools to teach students about the dangers of fentanyl and fentanyl addiction. The Senate unanimously passed the bill, and it now awaits Governor Ivey's signature. House Bill 280 is sponsored by State Rep. Joe Loveborn (R-Auburn). The […]
Sheriff: Phoenix woman detained after 82 pounds of fentanyl found
During the traffic stop, investigators reported finding a suitcase filled with pills. NAVAJO COUNTY, Ariz. — A Phoenix man was taken into custody Wednesday after law enforcement officials reported finding more than 370,000 suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop on Interstate 40. Navajo County Sheriff's Office According to NCSO, a police dog was deployed […]
‘Mob Wives’ Star Renee Graziano Describes Horrifying Near Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
“Housewives” star Renee Graziano said she nearly died after unknowingly using fentanyl and had to learn how to walk again. Graziano spoke about the incident that left him with near-fatal injuries in an emotional interview with Bunny XO on the Dumb Blonde podcast. She explained that in 2023, when she asked a friend of hers […]
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office addresses fentanyl crisis during forum
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On Monday, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office held a forum on how to combat the fentanyl epidemic. Expert panelists at a forum in Scottsdale said the fentanyl crisis is a teenage crisis. Things like NARCAN can save people from fentanyl overdoses, but the best way for families to protect their children is […]
Former drug user tells story at Maricopa Countyâs first Spanish-only forum on fentanyl addiction | Local News Stories
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