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New York City vending machine offering free crack pipes to drug users runs out overnight: report

A New York City vending machine offering residents free crack pipes, Narcan, and condoms, ran out of stock less than 24 hours after its debut.

NH Gov. Sununu orders lessons on 'social media dangers' to be added to K–12 curricula

Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Wednesday issued an executive order mandating that officials create public school curricula outlining social media's dangers.

‘Decline of Western civilization’ starting in San Francisco, Gen Z activist says

A California man who has documented San Francisco's drug and crime crises for years says the city may be the first domino in the "decline of Western civilization."

Seattle rejects bill to crack down on drug use despite overwhelming support from residents: 'Slap in the face'

Seattle radio host Jason Rantz criticized local city councilmembers who struck down an ordinance that would follow Washington law by making drug possession a gross misdemeanor.

Fentanyl test strips being legalized across country in an effort to combat overdose deaths

Fentanyl test strips are becoming legal in more states as overdoses from the deadly substance continue to be an issue. Nearly 70% of the overdoses in 2022 could be linked to fentanyl.

ChatGPT shows one dangerous flaw when responding to health crisis questions, study finds

When ChatGPT was asked for help with public health issues — such as addiction, sexual assault and suicidal tendencies — the AI chatbot did not provide referrals to appropriate resources.

Pennsylvania House passes $100M mental health spending plan

A Pennsylvania proposal to allocate $100 million in federal funds to subsidize adult mental health programs has cleared the commonwealth's House of Representatives.

Washington to settle lawsuit with $3 million over severe neglect of woman placed in adult home

Washington will pay $3 million after placing a woman into an adult home that allegedly neglected her. The state was also fined for withholding evidence relevant to the lawsuit.

Biden administration vows to improve efforts to battle US drug overdoses

Over 100,000 U.S. citizens died from drug overdoses last year, prompting the White House to pledge improved efforts in combatting America’s opioid crisis.

NYC unveils vending machine for drug users, with free crack pipes and Narcan for ODs

New York City is giving away "Safer Smoking" crack pipes and free anti-overdose meds Narcan in a vending machine designed for drug users, officials said.