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Overdosed
Overdosed
Help is here: Local resources for those battling substance use disorders
Florida had the highest number of total fentanyl deaths in 2021, according to Families Against Fentanyl.
10 Investigates
Hundreds of Floridians have tested positive for horse tranquilizer after death
Data shows that a combination of fentanyl and an animal tranquilizer called xylazine has been quietly killing people in the Tampa Bay area for years.
Overdosed
Fentanyl overdoses soar. Does Florida need safe places to use drugs?
10 Investigates takes a deep dive into an overdose prevention strategy that might sound counterproductive at first: Giving people supervised places to do drugs.
Overdosed
Changing face of fentanyl: The silent killer moving in Tampa Bay's Black communities
According to LIVE Tampa Bay, the opioid overdose death rate for Black Floridians increased 330 percent from 2014 to 2018.
Overdosed
Fentanyl test strips could help prevent rapidly rising overdose deaths
For about a dollar, a test strip will identify any fentanyl in drugs. But, they're illegal in Florida.
Featured Videos
First responders get new tool to fight overdoses
Overdosed: These are the faces of fentanyl
New technology at the US-Mexico border aims to stop fentanyl from coming across
Overdose extended interview: Fentanyl in the Tampa Bay area
Faces of Fentanyl: Families left behind share their thoughts on combating the crisis
Tampa Bay woman shares her overdose survival and recovery story
After daugther's death, mom questions how quickly dealers are being arrested
CDC: Drug overdose deaths in the US increased by 30%, driven by fentanyl
First responders get new tool to fight overdoses
Overdosed: These are the faces of fentanyl
New technology at the US-Mexico border aims to stop fentanyl from coming across
Overdose extended interview: Fentanyl in the Tampa Bay area
Faces of Fentanyl: Families left behind share their thoughts on combating the crisis
Tampa Bay woman shares her overdose survival and recovery story
After daugther's death, mom questions how quickly dealers are being arrested
CDC: Drug overdose deaths in the US increased by 30%, driven by fentanyl
Overdosed
Florida's death by distribution law: How it's helping stop overdoses at the source
Katie Golden was a senior at Plant High School before she died from a drug overdose. Her dealer now faces a murder charge.
Overdosed
Chasing a deadly high: How addiction begins and why it's killing more people
A corporal with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said some addicts will seek out the drugs, causing people to overdose.
Overdosed
Florida's death by distribution law: How it's helping stop overdoses at the source
Katie Golden was a senior at Plant High School before she died from a drug overdose. Her dealer now faces a murder charge.
Overdosed
Chasing a deadly high: How addiction begins and why it's killing more people
A corporal with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said some addicts will seek out the drugs, causing people to overdose.
Florida
Fentanyl to blame for 82% of opioid overdoses in Tampa Bay area, experts say
Experts say buying drugs on the street has never been more dangerous due to the potency of certain opioids.
Crime
Tampa man sentenced to 15 years in prison over deadly fentanyl overdoses
He had recently bonded out of jail when he caused the second deadly overdose, prosecutors said.
Florida
Fentanyl to blame for 82% of opioid overdoses in Tampa Bay area, experts say
Experts say buying drugs on the street has never been more dangerous due to the potency of certain opioids.
Crime
Tampa man sentenced to 15 years in prison over deadly fentanyl overdoses
He had recently bonded out of jail when he caused the second deadly overdose, prosecutors said.
Overdosed
First responders get new tool to fight overdoses
A higher dose of naloxone is now available through the HEROS program.
10 Investigates
How new technology at the US-Mexico border aims to stop fentanyl from coming across
Our team traveled to Laredo, Texas, where questions arise about whether enough is being done as we see a record number of overdoses.
Overdosed
First responders get new tool to fight overdoses
A higher dose of naloxone is now available through the HEROS program.
10 Investigates
How new technology at the US-Mexico border aims to stop fentanyl from coming across
Our team traveled to Laredo, Texas, where questions arise about whether enough is being done as we see a record number of overdoses.
Overdosed
Faces of Fentanyl: Families left behind share their thoughts on combating the crisis
All of the families who participated in the conversation don't believe their loved one knew fentanyl was in the drug they purchased.
Local News
Florida congressman looks for solutions to the opioid crisis
Congressman Bilirakis attended a Pasco County meeting with business leaders and community members to discuss what they need to do to stop the opioid crisis.
Overdosed
After daughter's death, New Port Richey mom questions how quickly dealers are being arrested
10 Investigates uncovered a drug arrest in 2020 resulting from an undercover drug deal in 2018.
Overdosed
Faces of Fentanyl: Families left behind share their thoughts on combating the crisis
All of the families who participated in the conversation don't believe their loved one knew fentanyl was in the drug they purchased.
Local News
Florida congressman looks for solutions to the opioid crisis
Congressman Bilirakis attended a Pasco County meeting with business leaders and community members to discuss what they need to do to stop the opioid crisis.
Overdosed
After daughter's death, New Port Richey mom questions how quickly dealers are being arrested
10 Investigates uncovered a drug arrest in 2020 resulting from an undercover drug deal in 2018.
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