San Francisco's Alarming Surge in Drug Overdose Deaths
TL;DR
San Francisco has reached a one-year record for overdose deaths, with 752 people dying from drug overdoses between January and November 2021. Over 81% of these deaths involved fentanyl, while methamphetamine and cocaine were also significant contributors. The city is now monitoring wastewater as part of efforts to combat the overdose epidemic. The news comes as an Oregon task force issued recommendations to address drug use, including declaring a "fentanyl emergency" and criminalizing public drug use.
- San Francisco Hits Record Overdose Deaths Washington Free Beacon
- Overdose deaths reach record level in San Francisco KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
- City of San Francisco to use wastewater to track fentanyl use KRON4
- S.F. surpasses deadliest year for drug overdoses. This is the grim toll San Francisco Chronicle
- San Francisco just broke its record for drug overdose deaths | Health San Francisco Examiner
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