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Colorado Police Recover Fentanyl From Apartment Where 5 People Were Found Dead

The Colorado police discovered drugs laced with fentanyl on a home, where five people suffered fatal overdoses on Sunday.

Christy Giles: Los Angeles Model's Lifeless Body Dumped Outside Hospital by a Group of Men, Who Allegedly 'Drugged' Her

Nov 18, 2021 01:11 AM EST By Mary Webber

Los Angeles model Christy Giles was found dead on a hospital sidewalk after a group of men dumped her there Saturday.

Florida Parents Face Charges After Toddler Dies From Fentanyl Overdose

Nov 04, 2021 01:27 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The parents of a 2-year-old girl in North Florida are now facing several charges after the child died from a fentanyl overdose just a few months ago.

Michael K. Williams Died of Accidental Overdose That Included Cocaine, Heroine, Fentanyl

Sep 25, 2021 07:35 AM EDT By Josh Rockwell

The New York City Medical Examiner's Office revealed on Friday that an accidental drug overdose caused the death of actor Michael K. Williams.

Colt Brennan: Ex-NFL and University of Hawaii Quarterback Died From Drug Overdose

Sep 18, 2021 02:40 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A toxicology report revealed that former NFL and University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan died of an accidental drug overdose.

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Comedian Fuquan Johnson, 2 Others Die in Alleged Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdoses; Model Kate Quigley in Critical Condition

Sep 06, 2021 01:21 AM EDT By Jess Smith

An apparent fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose at a home in Venice resulted in the death of comedian Fuquan Johnson and two other individuals. Meanwhile, comedian and model Kate Quigley is in critical condition based on multiple reports Sunday.

Florida Couple Charged After Toddler Nearly Died From Cocaine Overdose

Jun 05, 2021 03:54 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A Florida couple has been charged with child neglect after their 21-month-old baby lost consciousness and breathing due to cocaine overdose.

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Drug Overdose and Suicide Rates Surging Among People of Color, Study Finds

May 22, 2020 07:17 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

A recently published report claims deaths caused by alcohol, drugs, and suicide are surging among communities of color.

Miley Cyrus Dispels Rumors That She Overdosed On Drugs, Goes On Marijuana Rant

May 08, 2014 05:57 PM EDT By Anny Jules

Given Cyrus’ very public marijuana use and high partying life style, critics have speculated whether it was drugs rather than an allergy that made her sick. Despite the claims, Miley Cyrus is insisting yet again that this is simply not true.

FDA Approves Evzio Opioid Drug Overdose Auto-Injector Device

Apr 04, 2014 09:52 AM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it approved the use of a portable opioid overdose treatment device named Evzio. The hand-held auto-injector is designed for family members or caregivers of a known or suspected opioid user to administer the medication in the occurrence of an overdose.

'Glee' Star Lea Michele Releases 'You're Mine' For Cory Monteith [Listen Here]

Feb 11, 2014 09:50 AM EST By Staff Reporter

Lea Michele has just released her tribute to former co-star and boyfriend Cory Monteith who died 7 months ago due to a drug overdose.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Dies at 46: Actors, Thespians & Fans Mourn the Stellar Actor Who Starred in a Film with Andy García

Feb 02, 2014 10:35 PM EST By Melissa Castellanos

Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in New York on Sunday morning of an apparent drug overdose, leaving fellow actors, thespians, and fans in shock at the loss of such a stellar contributor to the arts and Hollywood.