Authorities also seized 5,000 grams of heroin and 1,500 grams of methamphetamine.
Tag: fentanyl epidemic
Accidental Opioid Deaths Among Babies, Toddlers Rise
Opioid overdoses among children increased more than 268% between 1999 and 2016.
Pennsylvania Sees Drop In Overdose Deaths For First Time In Years
An analysis by the DEA found that in 2018, Pennsylvania saw an encouraging 18% drop in fatal overdoses.
Chinese Official Refutes Trump's Fentanyl Claims
The official alleges that since China added fentanyl-related drugs to their controlled substances list last May that no new smuggling cases have come to light.
"60 Minutes" Tracks Down Fentanyl "Kingpin" In China
The show’s producers tracked down and confronted one of the primary sources offering fentanyl online to US residents.
Former Eagle Scout Turned Fentanyl Kingpin Gets His Day In Court
Although the Utah man is only charged in connection with one death, prosecutors say that his pill operation has been linked to “dozens” of fatal overdoses.
Unfounded Fears Linger About Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl
Lawmakers have introduced a new bill that perpetuates fears about fentanyl that many physicians consider unfounded.
USPS, FedEx Remain Easiest Way To Ship Fentanyl Into US
“The sheer logistical nature of trying to pick out which packages contain opioids makes it much more challenging,” said a Customs and Border Protection official.
New York Launches Fentanyl Education Campaign
The campaign will target neighborhoods that have been hit hardest by the opioid epidemic and will promote the carrying and use of naloxone.
Ohio Officials Issue Warning After Spike In Drug Overdose Deaths
Fentanyl is widely believed to be the major cause of a recent overdose wave that hit multiple Ohio counties.