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RESULTS
DRUGS
Nitazenes Up to 40 Times More Potent Than Fentanyl Found in Wastewater in Both Hemispheres
Since their broader appearance on Europe’s illicit drug scene six years ago, nitazenes have been detected across nearly every continent, but they remain under-researched and rarely discussed.
DRUGS
UN Report Details Global Killing Power of New Synthetic Opioids
As much as 2,000 times stronger than heroin, synthetics are fueling an epidemic of death.
DRUG PREVENTION
Major Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths—Have We Turned a Corner on Substance Abuse?
Recent statistics from the CDC reveal the most significant one-year drop in substance abuse deaths on record.
DRUGS
US Overdose Deaths Decrease for the First Time in Five Years
While estimates suggest up to 20,000 lives are being saved, overdoses still claim some 100,000 lives a year, mostly from synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
