"I hoped to show that behind every number and statistic is a complicated story, and that homeless deaths are a health crisis facing our communities."
Community & Public Health
Hundreds of businesses make up America’s kratom industry. The Times traced the steps along the trail, focusing on O.P.M.S., one of the country’s most popular names.
As medical examiners log an increasing number of overdoses involving kratom, the industry has largely operated without government constraints or safety measures that could help protect consumers.
A Tampa Bay Times investigation found that more than 580 people in Florida have died from kratom-related overdoses during the past decade — even as the industry has touted the safety of its products.
Researchers analyzed powders, pills, capsules and liquid shots. A scientist compared one to “legal morphine.”
This story is part of 'Gone too soon,' a series that examines why Native Americans die a generation younger than their white neighbors in Montana.
CT Latino News’ series — Hartford Children’s Health: Equitable Access — explores responses to systemic and cultural barriers across Connecticut’s capital that impact the health of its youngest residents.
Journalists better serve communities by remembering that people trust us not only to be their eyes and ears, but also to share their words and experiences with care and respect.
"Behind every case, behind every data point, was a person and a family," writes Ashley Luthern. "I wanted to make sure to honor the voices of the victims’ families and survivors throughout this project."
Abuse and neglect in group homes for the developmentally disabled raise serious oversight concerns.