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Was Massachusetts AG Healey Blind-sided by Grief Predators?

"Grief Predators" profit in bankruptcy against Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - A committee of unsecured creditors is calling for all money to be put into a fund for having all their lawsuits resolved.

The committee would support pausing litigation against members of the Sackler family (who own Purdue) in exchange for a $200 million fund from the company to help fight the opioid crisis. Why only $200 million from a company worth in the ballpark of $34 billion?

Crash Near Dayton Claims Three Lives

The multi-injury crash closed Dayton-Salem Hwy (221) for over four hours.

(DAYTON, Ore.) - Preliminary investigation revealed a gray 2004 Volkswagen Passat, operated by 33-year old Krista Ashley, of Salem, was northbound on Hwy 221 going toward Dayton when, for unknown reasons, she crossed into the southbound lane striking a black 2019 Chevy Cruz, operated by 69-year old Susie Valdez of Salem.

Valdez and her passenger, 70-year old Robert Valdez of Salem both sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased.

DEA Warns of Counterfeit Prescription Pills

Fentanyl is involved in more deaths than any other illicit drug.

(SEATTLE, WA) - The Drug Enforcement Administration is alerting the public of dangerous counterfeit pills killing Americans.

Mexican drug cartels are manufacturing mass quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in minute doses, for distribution throughout North America.

Fatal Crash Claims Two at Gopher Valley Road (UPDATE)

This is the 3rd fatality near here in the last six months.

(SHERIDAN, Ore.) - UPDATE: Wednesday night at 7:30 fire and EMS crews from Sheridan, SW Polk, and West Valley responded to a reported 2-vehicle accident.

The initial reports were that two vehicles had collided, with 2 known fatalities and 2 critically injured persons.

Salem Man Killed in Crash With Garbage Truck

Serious crash backed up traffic throughout the evening

(SALEM, Ore.) - A two vehicle crash claimed the life of one man and sent another to the hospital Monday afternoon. Salem Police responded to the intersection of Mission St SE and 25th St SE at 1:56 p.m.

Arriving officers located two vehicles with heavy damage in the intersection. 26-year old Landon David Oliverson, from Salem, was the driver of one of the involved vehicles, a dark colored Jeep SUV. He was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

Are Harm Reduction Promoters in the Opioid/Drug Epidemic Dangerous?

Unconditional love does not mean the acceptance of bad behavior.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - I have been researching the agendas of some self-proclaimed "harm reduction promoters" in the raging opioid/drug epidemic destroying families in the hundreds of thousands.

Harm reduction promoters are not focusing on prevention, education or treatment, but rather the insanity of giving those addicted safe places to shoot up illegal drugs.

Bay City Man Killed in Hwy 101 Crash

The second car's driver and passenger were not injured.

(TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore.) - Friday night, September 20, 2019 at about 9:16, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near mile post 62.

A 1992 Chevrolet C1500 was southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a 2017 Ford U-Haul truck.

US Senator Marsha Blackburn`s (TN) Disturbing Legacy

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” ~ Shannon L. Alder

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Their actions in tying the hands of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and giving free reign to pharma and drug distributors to supply huge quantities of dangerous opioids throughout the country has resulted in hundreds of thousands of addictions and deaths.

Marino reportedly received $100,000 in campaign contributions from the drug companies, and Blackburn, who also sponsored the bill, received $120,000.

Big City Life: How to Treat Addiction in New York

About 80% of people who start using painkillers switched to heroin later.

(SALEM, Ore.) - New York has always been an attraction for people seeking a better life. It is known to be a place for dreamers: a large, vibrant city of contrasts and opportunities and, as a result, big temptations. Unfortunately, New York is also known to be the heroin capital of the country.

According to experts, the main reason for such a sharp surge in drug addiction in the country is the policy of pharmaceutical companies and their clients - your doctor.

Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Butane Hash Oil Explosion

Hughes previously pleaded guilty to a single count of endangering human life.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - 30-year old Christopher James Hughes, a resident of Portland, Oregon, was sentenced today to eight months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release for endangering human life while illegally manufacturing hash oil, a controlled substance.

According to court documents, at the time of the explosion and fire, three children were inside the residence. All of the children were safely evacuated and none sustained any physical injuries.