May 2023

The New Kid on the Block: Nitazenes and the Danger of New Emerging Synthetic Drugs

The epidemic of drug overdose is only growing larger. New substances are emerging each year that present new challenges and possibilities for abuse. The deadly quest to numb and escape has resulted in new synthetic drugs emerging, creating another obstacle between us and overdose prevention in the United States.  One such emerging synthetic opioid is […]

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What Is Rainbow Fentanyl and Why Is It So Dangerous?

Fentanyl is an incredibly powerful and addictive opioid drug. It is so powerful that it is estimated to be 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.[1] The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognizes two primary types of fentanyl: Pharmaceutical fentanyl – Fentanyl that is manufactured by regulated pharmaceutical companies and is used

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The Never Use Alone Hotline Is Helping Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths

From 2020 to 2021, the U.S. surpassed 100,000 drug overdose deaths annually–a grim milestone that reflects the severity of the opioid epidemic.[1] The vast majority of drug overdose deaths are attributed to opioids, and the majority of opioid overdose deaths involve synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl. Fentanyl can be lethal in small amounts. As much fentanyl

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