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Unknown Substance Strikes Mountainair: 3 Dead, Dozens of Responders Quarantined
local5 days ago

Unknown Substance Strikes Mountainair: 3 Dead, Dozens of Responders Quarantined

Three people died and a fourth was hospitalized after a suspected overdose at a rural Mountainair home as first responders were exposed to an unknown substance, prompting decontamination of about two dozen people. Twenty-three exposed individuals were treated at UNM Hospital, with two responders in serious condition; authorities say the substance may be transmitted by contact and is not airborne, and there is no threat to the public while investigators pursue answers.

via PBS|
#drug-overdose#first-responders#hazmat
Ethan Browne’s death linked to fentanyl, meth and lidocaine, medical examiner says
entertainment-and-arts4 months ago

Ethan Browne’s death linked to fentanyl, meth and lidocaine, medical examiner says

Ethan Browne, 52, the actor/model and son of musician Jackson Browne, died in November 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the cause as the effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine and lidocaine. The death was announced by Browne on social media, with his father praising him as a great father.

via Los Angeles Times|
#drug-overdose#entertainment-and-arts#ethan-browne
Mike Trout Testifies About Teammate Tyler Skaggs' Overdose and Drug Issues
sports7 months ago

Mike Trout Testifies About Teammate Tyler Skaggs' Overdose and Drug Issues

Mike Trout testified that he knew Eric Kay had a drug problem but was unaware of Tyler Skaggs' drug use before Skaggs' death in 2019 due to a drug overdose involving fentanyl and alcohol. Trout described Skaggs as a beloved teammate and friend, and the trial revealed details about the circumstances leading to Skaggs' tragic death, with ongoing legal actions against the Angels.

via Los Angeles Times|
#angels#drug-overdose#eric-kay
Mike Trout Testifies in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Case
sports7 months ago

Mike Trout Testifies in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Case

Mike Trout testified in a wrongful death trial, describing his friendship with Tyler Skaggs and his suspicions about team employee Eric Kay's drug problem, which contributed to Skaggs' overdose death in 2019. Trout noted Kay's erratic behavior and suspected drug use but denied knowing about any distribution to players. The trial centers on whether the Angels were responsible for failing to act on Kay's known drug issues, which led to Skaggs' tragic death.

via New York Post|
#angels#drug-overdose#mike-trout
Nitazenes, a Synthetic Opioid 20 Times More Potent Than Fentanyl, Drive Rising Deaths
health8 months ago

Nitazenes, a Synthetic Opioid 20 Times More Potent Than Fentanyl, Drive Rising Deaths

Estonia is experiencing a severe opioid crisis driven by the emergence of highly potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, which have caused a surge in overdose deaths and highlight the challenges of drug policy and social marginalization. The country's history with fentanyl and ongoing struggles with drug demand and supply reflect broader issues that could threaten other European nations and the UK.

via UnHerd|
#drug-overdose#estonia#harm-reduction