{"id":2042071,"date":"2023-09-22T21:53:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T01:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-surpasses-its-own-record-for-accidental-overdose-deaths-in-august\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T21:57:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T01:57:05","slug":"san-francisco-surpasses-its-own-record-for-accidental-overdose-deaths-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-surpasses-its-own-record-for-accidental-overdose-deaths-in-august\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco breaks own overdose death record in August."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsan-francisco-surpasses-its-own-record-for-accidental-overdose-deaths-in-august%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2042071&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Record Number of Drug Overdose Deaths in San Francisco<\/h2>\n<p>In August, San Francisco experienced a devastating surge in accidental\u2063 drug overdoses, reaching an \u200ball-time high, according to the county&#8217;s\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/another-day-another-major-media-misstep-that-no-one-has-accounted-for\/\" title=\"Another day, another major media misstep that no one has accounted for\">chief medical examiner&#8217;<\/a>s latest report\u2064 on September 18.<\/p>\n<p>The report revealed that there were 84 \u2064unintentional drug \u2062overdose deaths last month, averaging\u200b five deaths \u2063every two days. Currently, two \u2064deaths are still under investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Tragically, a total of 563 individuals\u2064 have lost their lives this\u200b year in the county due to accidental overdoses.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/san-francisco-records-more-than-a-dozen-suspected-overdose-deaths-in-one-day-5485359?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">San Francisco Records More\u200b Than a Dozen Suspected Overdose Deaths in One Day<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Published: 9\/1\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/american-eagle-sues-owners-of-san-francisco-westfield-shopping-center-5493996?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">American Eagle \u2064Sues Owners of San \u200bFrancisco Westfield Mall Over &#8216;Rampant Criminal Activity&#8217;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Published: 9\/18\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The medical examiner&#8217;s \u2063report indicated that 79 percent of the \u200doverdose deaths in August tested positive for fentanyl, while approximately 50 \u2062percent were\u2063 linked to \u2064methamphetamines or cocaine.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of \u200bthe \u2064victims \u2062were males between the ages of \u206425 \u200dand 64, belonging\u2062 to\u200b white, black, or Latino communities.<\/p>\n<p>Geographically, the Polk and Russian Hill neighborhoods accounted for 25 percent of the deaths, followed by 23 percent in the South of Market neighborhood, and 18 percent in the Tenderloin area.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In January, there were 83 recorded overdoses, which decreased\u2064 to 52 in February.\u2063 However, the numbers steadily rose until August, with June being the only exception, as reported by the medical\u200c examiner.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"image-url\" alt=\"Spencer from the state of Washington lights up marijuana laced with\u2062 other drugs in front of his tent \u200con the street in the \u2064Tenderloin District in San Francisco on Feb. 23, 2023. (John Fredricks\/The Epoch Times)\"><figcaption>Spencer\u2063 from the state of\u2064 Washington\u2062 lights \u2063up marijuana laced with other drugs in front of his tent on the street in\u200b the Tenderloin District in San Francisco on Feb. 23, 2023. (John Fredricks\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to\u200d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/soros-to-help-save-vice-news\/\" title=\"Soros aids Vice News rescue.\">local news publication<\/a>, the San Francisco Standard, the county\u200b received \u206313 bodies for investigation within the 24 hours leading\u2064 up to International Overdose Awareness Day on August\u200d 31.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Mayor London \u200dBreed of San Francisco celebrated \u200dthe \u2062passage of SB 43 by the California Legislature on\u2062 September 18.\u2062 The \u200bbill expands standards for the \u2064detention, treatment, and oversight of individuals with\u2062 severe mental \u200cillnesses, including those struggling\u2064 with addiction.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Addiction is an incredibly powerful force, especially with the \u200brise of fentanyl,&#8221; said Mayor Breed. &#8220;We urgently need more resources to \u2062provide treatment, housing, and care for those who are unable to care for themselves or repeatedly\u2064 harm themselves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bill now \u200dawaits\u200c Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s signature.<\/p>\n<p>On the\u200b same day the overdose report was released, the San Francisco Police\u200c announced their statistics, revealing 1,106 arrests\u2062 for drug use and sales, along with the seizure of over 158 pounds of\u2064 drugs, including 93 pounds of fentanyl, between May 29 and \u200bSeptember 17.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Which neighborhoods in \u200bSan Francisco accounted for 18 percent of the drug overdose deaths<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Followed by the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods, which accounted for 18 percent of the deaths each.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The alarming increase in drug overdose deaths in San Francisco \u200dis a grave concern for the city and its residents. The latest report from the county&#8217;s chief medical examiner reveals \u200bthat the number of accidental drug overdose\u2063 deaths in August reached\u2063 a record high. This tragic situation underscores the urgent need for effective \u2064measures to address the \u200dongoing drug crisis in the\u2062 city.<\/p>\n<p>In the month of August \u200balone, San Francisco witnessed a staggering \u2063total of 84 unintentional drug overdose deaths.\u2063 This averages out \u2063to approximately five deaths every two days, a truly distressing statistic. It is disheartening to realize that two deaths are still under investigation, indicating that the final numbers may\u2064 even be higher.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the report reveals that a total of 563 individuals \u200chave lost their lives this year in San Francisco due to accidental overdoses.\u200c This is\u200c an alarming figure that demands swift action to prevent further loss of life and to provide \u200dthe necessary support\u2063 and resources for those struggling with addiction.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most concerning aspects highlighted by the report is the prevalence of fentanyl in these overdose deaths. An alarming 79 percent of\u200b the cases tested positive for this\u2063 highly potent synthetic opioid. Additionally, \u2063approximately 50 percent of the deaths were linked to the use of \u2063methamphetamines or cocaine. These findings \u2064highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions and strategies to combat the availability and use of\u200b these dangerous substances.<\/p>\n<p>The demographics of the victims also merit attention. The majority of those \u2063who\u2062 have lost their lives were males between the ages of 25 and 64. They belonged to white, black, or Latino communities. These statistics \u2064indicate that the drug crisis in San Francisco\u200b affects individuals from diverse backgrounds and underscores the need for comprehensive and equitable support and treatment options.<\/p>\n<p>Geographically, the\u2064 Polk and Russian Hill neighborhoods \u2063recorded the highest number of overdose deaths, accounting for 25 percent\u200c of the cases. The Tenderloin and South\u200b of Market neighborhoods followed closely behind, each \u2062accounting for 18 percent of the deaths. These figures \u200bemphasize the urgent\u200b need for\u200c targeted efforts in these\u2064 areas to address the root causes of the drug crisis \u200band to provide accessible resources for those at risk.<\/p>\n<p>The record number\u2062 of drug overdose deaths in San Francisco is \u2064a wake-up call for action. It is crucial for the city to prioritize effective prevention, harm reduction, and treatment initiatives\u200b to save lives and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-blames-climate-change-for-viral-video-of-woman-swimming-in-nyc-subway-sewage\/\" title=\"AOC Blames \u2018Climate Change\u2019 For Viral Video Of Woman Swimming In NYC Subway Sewage\">protect vulnerable communities<\/a>. This crisis demands a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-surpasses-its-own-record-for-accidental-overdose-deaths-in-august\/\" title=\"San Francisco breaks own overdose death record in August.\">multi-faceted approach involving law enforcement<\/a>, healthcare providers, community organizations, and policymakers working together to address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nba-hands-down-25-game-suspension-to-ja-morant-for-gun-toting-video\/\" title=\"Ja Morant receives a 25-game suspension from the NBA for video with firearms.\">underlying issues contributing<\/a> to drug addiction and overdose deaths. Only through collective efforts can we hope to reverse this \u2062devastating trend and build a healthier, safer San Francisco for all its residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the latest report by San Francisco&#8217;s chief medical examiner, accidental drug overdose deaths reached a record high in August. The examiner recorded 84 deaths, averaging five every two days. Two deaths are still being investigated, bringing the total to 563 deaths so far.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1297,"featured_media":2042072,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2042071","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042071","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1297"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2042071"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042071\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2042072"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2042071"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2042071"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2042071"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}