Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

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My cousin overdosed on fentanyl on an SF sidewalk. Then he saved three lives

Culture

Buddy’s death was tragic — and all too familiar. But I could not have predicted what would come next.

Politics Reporter

Gabe Greschler

Farrell calls for armed National Guard troops in San Francisco to fight fentanyl

Politics

News

Mayoral candidate Mark Farrell says troops could help fight the fentanyl crisis in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods.

News Reporter

David Sjostedt

Why is fentanyl drastically cheaper in San Francisco than in LA, NYC and Philly?

The price of fentanyl can be three times more expensive in other cities than in San Francisco—why?

Sarah Holtz

Fentanyl test strips could save your life this New Year’s Eve

Given increasing concern about accidental overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced drugs, those planning to use illicit drugs that come in the form of pills or powder may be looking toward harm reduction tools to ensure they and their friends make it through the night without ending up in the hospital or worse.

‘It’s not fun anymore’: Fentanyl users rush for treatment as drug deaths drop

Rehabs are seeing a surge in patients, and overdose fatalities are down over the past three months.

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My cousin overdosed on fentanyl on an SF sidewalk. Then he saved three lives

Farrell calls for armed National Guard troops in San Francisco to fight fentanyl

Why is fentanyl drastically cheaper in San Francisco than in LA, NYC and Philly?

Fentanyl test strips could save your life this New Year’s Eve

‘It’s not fun anymore’: Fentanyl users rush for treatment as drug deaths drop