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Milwaukee Is Losing a Generation of Black Men To Drug Crisis

Milwaukee Is Losing a Generation of Black Men To Drug Crisis

Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl is mixed into cocaine.

Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.

Why Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?

Why Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?

Surge in overdose deaths since 2000 explains half of mortality rate increase.

Black Drug Overdose Death Rate Spikes

Black Drug Overdose Death Rate Spikes

Deaths in county up in 2021, but up the most for African Americans.