L.V. Hissem
L.V. Hissem is a journalist at Gray Media Group, a company that reports and produces news content for various communities. They use artificial intelligence in their reporting process and are committed to informing the public about important issues such as health risks.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- L.V. Hissem reports on the MOV Health Department's warning about a dangerous drug batch containing an animal tranquilizer, medetomidine.
Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
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- The article states that medetomidine is causing deadly overdoses throughout the Midwest and Northeast but does not mention any conflicting reports or studies disputing this claim.
Deceptions
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Recent Articles
New Deadly Drug Emerges in Illegal Market: Medetomidine Causes Multiple Overdoses in Midwest and Northeast
Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024A potent veterinary tranquilizer, medetomidine, has emerged as a new danger in the illegal drug supply, causing deadly overdoses throughout the Midwest and Northeast. This sedative, which is more powerful than xylazine or 'tranq,' slows down breathing, heart rate, and decreases brain activity. It's often mixed with opioids like fentanyl to prolong a user's high but increases overdose risk. Health officials urge individuals who use drugs and their loved ones to be aware of this threat, carry naloxone, and practice harm reduction strategies.