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Australia is losing one person to a drug overdose every three and a half hours. New figures from the Penington Institute show more than 2,500 Australians died from drug-induced causes in a single year, the deadliest year on record. CEO John Ryan says the toll is now almost double the national road toll, and frontline workers warn the illicit drug market is becoming more unpredictable, with addiction affecting people from all walks of life.

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports U.S. overdose deaths fell again in 2025.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, April 9, include: Wesley Absher identified in Polk County murder and assault case, Lincoln police report six fatal drug overdoses in past two weeks despite overall decline, 19-year-old UNL student will be sworn in to lead student government after DUI plea, Lincoln begins outreach on $35 million O Street redevelopment project, Eaton announces new Bellevue facility with 200 jobs planned, man convicted of killing four people in Cedar County awaits decision on whether he will receive death penalty or multiple life sentences.

Thousands packed the statehouse lawn Saturday for a No Kings protest to oppose President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. The U.S. national debt has now surpassed 39 trillion dollars and Social Security is expected to become insolvent by 2032. A new report explores evictions in Marion County and how renters are impacted. A partnership between the Overdose Lifeline and Indiana University is trying to reduce opioid overdose deaths for Black Hoosiers. People travelling in downtown Indianapolis should expect road closures and increased traffic this week as March Madness comes to the city. The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency fuel waiver on Wednesday to allow the nationwide sale of E-15 fuel.

How Ohio is failing to stop drug smuggling and overdose deaths in state prisons Drug-related prison rule violations doubled in Ohio, from 2020 to 2024. It's a problem that leaders say is representative of the greater communities we all live in, but the outside world isn't subject to the same controls that incarcerated people are supposed to be subject to. A year-long investigation by journalists with the Marshall Project Cleveland and the Columbus Dispatch has revealed the alarming extent to which Ohio prison officials are failing at stopping drugs from being smuggled inside, and how those drugs are leading to inmate deaths. On the "Sound of Ideas" on Monday, we talk with those journalists and hear from some of their interviewees, including people who are currently serving sentences for their roles in Ohio's prison drug trade. Guests:- Doug Livingston, Staff Writer, Marshall Project Cleveland- Laura Bischoff, Ohio Politics and State Government Reporter, Columbus Dispatch- Alex Krotulski, Ph.D., Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, Center for Forensic Science Research and Education How prison gerrymandering impacts voting districts and what rights incarcerated people have when it comes to voting Voting rights experts say people who are incarcerated have been incorrectly represented by their governments for decades due to a practice called "prison gerrymandering," by which the Census counts individuals as residents of correctional facilities, rather than their homes prior to incarceration. Research shows this tends to boost the political power of districts that contain prisons, often in rural areas, and decrease the political power of urban communities and communities of color. On the "Sound of Ideas" on Monday, we dive into the issue of prison gerrymandering and voting rights for incarcerated people, in the latest installment of our "Law of The Land" series. Guests:- Emilia Sykes, Democrat, U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th District- Kareem Crayton, the Brennan Center for Justice's Vice President for Washington, D.C.

Lev Facher, addiction reporter at STAT News, reports on how opioid overdose deaths began to fall in mid-2023 and have continued to decline. Photo: An emergency opioid overdose kit at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. (Credit: Chris Woodrich via Wikimedia Commons CC 4.0)

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Alan Tonelson discusses the ongoing threat of fentanyl trafficking from China. While U.S. overdose deaths have declined due to improved treatment, experts suggest the flow of illicit substances remains largely unchanged. (5)1903

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades. Federal data released Wednesday showed that overdose deaths have been falling for more than two years — the longest drop in decades — but also that the decline was slowing. Also a stale-mate on the tariff issue at the Supreme Court, a Native American group vows a Supreme Court fight over woke New York mascot ban and '60 Minutes' host Scott Pelley reportedly said CBS chief Bari Weiss needed to take job more 'seriously'. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A slow decline in U.S. overdose deaths. The AP's Mike Hempen has the latest numbers.

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – According to federal health data, deaths caused by drug overdoses—particularly fentanyl—have fallen sharply. This represents a reversal of one of the deadliest public health crises in modern American history. Streets are safer. Communities are stabilizing. Death rates are falling. Despite claims that America is more dangerous, more divided, and more...

Home values are going up across the Sacramento region. A new investigation looks at overdose deaths in local homeless shelters. Finally, a Sacramento band releases its 20th anniversary album.

Journalist Peter O'Dowd discusses the nationwide problem of death in jails and prisons. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley seeks to raise the stakes for contraband in South Dakota corrections.

Frank Tarentino: Massive Drug Crackdown Results in Lower Overdose Deaths (5 min) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New preliminary data out from the state shows that the number of fatal drug overdoses in Minnesota decreased by a quarter from 2023 to 2024. It's the second year in a row that overdose deaths dropped in the state, after a nearly 20-year uptick in Minnesota and nationwide.

Governor Kathy Hochul says she's exploring whether schools can send extra meals home to students if the federal shutdown disrupts food stamp benefits. Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani's plan to freeze rents for stabilized tenants could face obstacles from the current administration. And new city data shows drug overdose deaths fell nearly 30 percent last year, with declines in every borough.

In 2018, 33-year-old Ryan Bode Moriarty died of a heroin overdose. He was a musician, artist and T-shirt designer. He created linoleum block carvings, and would print all his shirt designs by hand. After his death, Ryan's mother, Patricia Bode, found one of his linoleum blocks carved with the words "Remember Love." This discovery inspired the Remember Love Recovery Project and sent Bode on a mission to destigmatize addiction. It's a mission of vital urgency. After months of steady declines, overdose deaths in America are now on the rise. During National Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month, we hear from those working to destigmatize addiction and get harm reduction tools into the community. Has addiction impacted you or someone you love? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Patricia Bode: Associate Professor and Coordinator of Art Education at Southern Connecticut State University. She is also the founder and president the Remember Love Recovery Project Justin Phillips: Chief Executive Officer of the Overdose Lifeline Dr. J Craig Allen: Medical Director at Rushford and Vice President of Addiction Services at Hartford Healthcare Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We learned this week that there's some good news when it comes to the city's opioid crisis: Overdose deaths were down the last two years – and the rate this year is decreasing, too. This comes as the city changes course in how it handles the drug crisis. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Emily Rizzo, Kensington Voice accountability reporter, about this new approach and if it's working. She breaks down a new drug recovery housing facility that was opened by Mayor Cherelle Parker in the Northeast, which the majority of funds from a legal settlement with pharmaceutical companies that sold opioids are going to support. Emily also breaks down why certain service providers are being kicked off the streets of Kensington, which has been the epicenter of the crisis. And how a new expedited court aims to get people into treatment immediately.  Read more of Emily's work at Kensington Voice here.  Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

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A new executive order limits how federal funding can be spent by programs that assist people who use drugs. Outreach workers believe the change could increase preventable overdoses. Then, an update on a project to turn a vacant lot in Chula Vista into dozens of affordable homes. Plus, we check in on how the Escondido library is doing at its new location – the North County mall.

A new study from Portland State University completes a three-year project looking at the impacts of several drug policy shifts - including Measure 110 - which decriminalized drug possession in Oregon. Among other things, this final study concluded that decriminalization had little to do with rising crime and overdose deaths. Instead, the study found that the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread emergence of fentanyl were the primary drivers behind a surge in drug-related deaths. Brian Renauer, a professor in the Criminology & Criminal Justice Department at PSU, joins us to explain.

Worcester cut its overdose deaths in half in 2024. And with just 13 recorded overdose deaths through April, New England's second largest city is on track for even fewer deaths this year. But experts worry that federal funding cuts could threaten that progress.

In this episode, you'll hear a conversation with our own Vonda McAllister about the critical role of rapid diagnostic testing in helping prevent drug overdose deaths. Discover how early detection in emergency departments enables timely interventions when patients present with altered mental status or respiratory distress. The discussion explores the evolving landscape of substance abuse in 2025, including synthetic opioids like fentanyl, emerging threats like xylazine ("tranq") and the challenges of polydrug use, creating unpredictable and potentially fatal combinations.   About Our Speaker:  Vonda McAllister, Director of Global Product Management. Vonda's diagnostic experience spans from R&D and program management to marketing. Now a member of the Point of Care business unit, she previously managed the Triage™ portfolio of assays and the clinical labs team for North America. Vonda is currently focused on supporting the global regions with our PlGF tests, that is, placental growth factor, and toxicology assays, as well as expanding the Triage toxicology and women's health testing portfolio. She also serves as global leadership co-chair for the QuidelOrtho Women's Leadership Network.

Drug overdose deaths have been increasing steadily for over two decades in large part due to opioids. That's until recently. Now, new data from the Centers for Disease Control found that 2024 saw the largest one year decline ever recorded. And that 24% decline was felt across the country. Every state except two saw a drop in overdose deaths. The drop comes after an aggressive public health response from both the Biden Administration and local efforts, including making the overdose reversing drug Naloxone available over the counter and in communities. But the crisis is far from over. Drug overdoses are still the leading cause of death for people aged 18 to 44. We discuss what we can we learn from looking at the recent decline in drug deaths and what federal cuts could mean for that progress. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For the fourth straight night, people in Los Angeles took to the streets to protest ICE immigration raids. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is removing all 17 members of a key vaccine committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And, after a decade of carnage when more than 230,000 people under the age of 35 died from overdoses in the U.S., drug deaths are rapidly declining. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Eric Westervelt, Jane Greenhalgh, Andrea DeLeon, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven and our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

June 9, 2025 - In light of drug overdose deaths declining from 2023 to 2024, we explore what's driving the change with Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, commissioner for the State Office of Addiction Services & Supports. We talk about harm reduction strategies, opioid settlement funds, and addressing the risk of stimulants.

There is major backlash after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his final budget proposal. Plus, the number of overdose deaths has fallen to the lowest levels since the pandemic. And, the Trump administration has agreed to pay the family of a San Diego woman shot and killed during the January 6th riots. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has these stories and more, along with meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast, for this Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

In this episode Donny Deutsch discusses the concept of branding as it applies to various sectors, including politics, consumer behavior, and health. He explores the current political landscape, highlighting the challenges faced by both major parties, and delves into the impact of branding in sports and entertainment. The conversation also touches on market shifts, particularly in the food and beverage industry, and concludes with a focus on health and wellness branding innovations. Takeaways The old warring ways can't exist forever. We need habeas corpus. That's what makes us free. Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party. Overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest decline ever. Federal judges are sounding the alarm over unsolicited deliveries. Krispy Kreme has been struggling with sales due to market changes. THC drinks are rapidly replacing alcohol in consumer preferences. John Cena is using his platform to raise awareness for skin cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. plunged last year to their lowest level since 2019, according to the CDC. In 2024, nationwide overdose deaths fell by nearly 30,000 from the year before, a drop of about 27 percent. There were declines across all categories of drug use, including opioids, the source of most overdose deaths over the past decade. John Yang discussed more with Brian Mann of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Starbucks baristas are furious over the company’s new dress code. After the violent crime surge, Seattle Public Schools are finally embracing police again. The United States experienced a record drop in overdose deaths. // Big Local: Spokane is removing a controversial war memorial. Spokane might be getting a zip line soon. A fleeing suspect was seriously injured in Puyallup after jumping off an overpass. A man with dementia was able to leave an Auburn hospital completely unimpeded. // You Pick the Topic: Rep. Eric Swalwell got into a heated exchange with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over an allegedly “doctored” photo of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. plunged last year to their lowest level since 2019, according to the CDC. In 2024, nationwide overdose deaths fell by nearly 30,000 from the year before, a drop of about 27 percent. There were declines across all categories of drug use, including opioids, the source of most overdose deaths over the past decade. John Yang discussed more with Brian Mann of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On today's Sharper Point Commentary, Jim Sharpe talks about the CDC report of the declining drug overdose deaths. Sharpe talks about his experience getting sober and other epidemics that are still affecting thousands of people.

We start with the potential impact of US and China's tariff de-escalation on America's ports. The nation could be at risk of rolling back on progress made with drug overdose deaths. We'll tell you about the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. Dangerous flash flooding forced search and rescue operations in multiple states. Plus, a rock climber's dramatic survival story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on U.S. overdose deaths decreasing last year.

We're full of positive news this week on the Friday News Roundup — and there's truly something for us all to celebrate. After years of rising overdose deaths, the Travis County Medical Examiner announced that accidental overdose deaths and fentanyl deaths both declined in Austin in 2024. Is the $6 million-plus we've spent on programs actually working? Plus, the Texas Legislature might actually finally legalize fentanyl testing strips. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to discuss that, plus why Austin celebrates a depressed donkey's birthday, and the exceptional Austin high school senior who's going to save us all. Oh, and we toss in some weekend picks.  Learn more about the sponsors of this April 25th episode: Zach Theatre Tecovas Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYAUSTIN for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Matthews' opposition to the transit plan may be easing, while wildfires burn across the Carolinas. Overdose deaths in Mecklenburg County have increased dramatically among Black and Hispanic residents since 2019. Meanwhile, the Carolina Theatre prepares to open after 47 years.

The good news is overdose deaths dropped significantly in the most recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bad news is Native Americans and other people of color are not enjoying the same statistical headway against the persistent scourge of fentanyl, heroin, and other dangerous drugs. We'll look at the efforts that are showing promise in saving people's lives and explore ways to eliminate disparities for populations that are losing ground. GUESTS Philomena Kebec (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians), economic development coordinator for the Bad River Tribe Adam Fairbanks (White Earth Nation), executive director of Anishinaabe Endaad Harold Peralto (Navajo), certified peer support worker for New Mexico Behavior Health Services Division's Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement George Green (Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska), certified peer recovery specialist for the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis

There's good news: Opioid deaths are down. The caveat: Marginalized communities aren't seeing the benefits. Maia Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer for The New York Times. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss age and race gaps in opioid death statistics, how naloxone is helping to prevent overdoses, and why people of color aren't seeing the same results as their white peers. Her article is “Not Everyone Is Benefiting From Drops in Overdose Deaths.”

New data from the CDC shows a drop in drug overdose deaths, down nearly 17 percent compared year-over-year. The annual death toll dropped from approximately 113,000 to just over 94,000. It's a rare bit of good news after decades of rising fatalities. Overdose deaths have nearly quadrupled since 2002 and spiked to record highs during the pandemic. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Brian Mann of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For the first time in decades, drug overdose deaths are decreasing in the U.S. Federal data show a roughly 15% drop from 2023 to 2024. What's driving the decline?

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For the first time in decades, public health data shows a sharp drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths. But at the same time, numbers from the CDC show that fatal overdoses involving antidepressants have been on the rise for the past two decades. John Yang speaks with clinical psychologist and behavioral scientist Alison Athey for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

According to a new CDC report, the number of overdoses in America is finally dropping after rising for years. What's behind this rare good news in the ongoing opioid crisis? Guest: David Ovalle, reporter covering opioids and addiction at the Washington Post Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a new CDC report, the number of overdoses in America is finally dropping after rising for years. What's behind this rare good news in the ongoing opioid crisis? Guest: David Ovalle, reporter covering opioids and addiction at the Washington Post Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar discuss Eric Adams indicted, Kamala dodges questions in softball MSNBC interview, Biden humiliated by Israel in Lebanon, overdose deaths plummet in US, Diddy nightmare stories revealed.    To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.com/   Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across the U.S. in November, voters will weigh ballot measures including election policies, minimum-wage increases, and marijuana legalization. Politico’s Emily Schultheis takes a look. Apple News In Conversation spoke to Madeleine Baran about how the U.S. military downplays possible war crimes. U.S. overdose deaths plummeted, saving thousands of lives. NPR has the story. Israel said it hit 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon. BBC News has more. A Kentucky sheriff killed a judge in his chambers following an argument, police said. CNN has details. Congress must ensure it can continue to govern in the aftermath of a “mass casualty” event, a bipartisan group of House members argued. The Washington Post examines the constitutional amendment they’re proposing. ESPN looks at how Shohei Ohtani made MLB history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Electronic pagers carried by members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday. The incident killed at least a dozen people and injured thousands more. The Federal Reserve is set to announce a long-awaited rate cut. And drug overdose deaths in the U.S. are falling sharply. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Vincent Ni, Rafael Nam, Andrea de Leon, HJ Mai and Ally Schweitzer. It was produced by Iman Maani, Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Mansee Khurana. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy