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Several Collapse From Overdoses at Connecticut Concert

Connecticut authorities are investigating the drug overdoses of several people who collapsed at a dance concert. Police say seven people were treated for suspected overdoses of the powerful hallucinogenic 2CP Saturday night during an electronic dance music concert at Quassy …

California Lawmakers Consider Doctors’ Role in Drug Overdoses

A physician heading California’s medical board told lawmakers on Monday that acquiring information necessary to investigate cases of potential prescription drug abuse poses a challenge to the oversight panel. Board president Sharon Levine said a complaint is needed to begin …

Kentucky Doctor Suspended After Patient Deaths

Kentucky medical officials have suspended the license of a Florence physician after 14 of his patients died from drug overdoses. The Kentucky Enquirer reported the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure suspended Dr. Gary Shearer’s license on Monday. The 67-year-old Shearer …