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FL: 101one WJRR - Orlando's Rock Station
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FL: 101one WJRR - Orlando's Rock Station - (US) Florida Man Whacked Out On Meth Causes Train Delays (Mon Oct 02 19:21:38 2023 PDT)

FL: Beachside Resident
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thebeachsideresident - (US) The powerful synthetic opioid has long been linked to a rise in overdose-rel... (Mon Oct 02 18:09:32 2023 PDT)

INTERNATIONAL: Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar name their new home 'Shoaika House', say "It has been a 13-14 year long journey to reach here" - The Times of India
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INTERNATIONAL: Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar name their new home 'Shoaika House', say "It has been a 13-14 year long journey to reach here" - The Times of India - Santhwanam character Lakshmi Amma's funeral card surfaces online, netizens troll the makers ... (Mon Oct 02 01:03:48 2023 PDT)

INTERNATIONAL: [Out of the Shadows] Tell the truth: Advanced drug education needed to curb teen exposure, experts say
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koreaherald - Politicians on both sides of the aisle are also demanding more thorough drug abuse prevention. This information is missing from the curriculum. Illegally obtained prescription drugs are most popular among youngsters. (Mon Oct 02 01:03:32 2023 PDT)

OR: KAJO 99.7FM - News Story
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kajo - (US) Grants Pass Police and Adapt Launch New Partnership for Drug Overdose Prevention This collaboration in the City of Grants Pass aims to combat drug and alcohol addiction, prevent overdoses and connect individuals to substance abuse disorder agencies. Grants Pass Police Chief Warren Hensman said this approach underscores the d... (Sun Oct 01 21:22:22 2023 PDT)

INTERNATIONAL: 'Leo' to '800': Tamil films releasing this October! - The Times of India
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INTERNATIONAL: 'Leo' to '800': Tamil films releasing this October! - The Times of India - Alia Bhatt opens up about dad Mahesh Bhatt’s battle with alcohol addiction: He barely had any money ... (Sat Sep 30 01:16:19 2023 PDT)

INTERNATIONAL: The Korea Herald
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koreaherald - Drug-related crimes have increased in South Korea&rsquo. (Sat Sep 30 01:16:01 2023 PDT)

[2]: St. Johnsbury Barracks / Possession of Heroin, Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Outstanding Warrant (x3) - EIN Presswire
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[2]: St. Johnsbury Barracks / Possession of Heroin, Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Outstanding Warrant (x3) - EIN Presswire - (US) Possession of Narcotic Drugs He was taken into custody for Possession of Narcotic Drugs. (Fri Sep 29 23:16:15 2023 PDT)

FL: The Independent Florida Alligator
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FL: The Independent Florida Alligator - Will serve prison time The Gainesville man who was mauled by a Gainesville Police Department K-9 in July 2022 while fleeing ... (Fri Sep 29 18:29:59 2023 PDT)

[2]: School and Business Closings - SuperTalk 92.9
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supertalk929 - (US) Lethal 2mg dose of fentanyl on display at DEA laboratory highlights ongoing crisis (Fri Sep 29 11:13:12 2023 PDT)