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Drug & Safety Alerts

What is on the street right now and how to stay safer. Fentanyl and xylazine adulterants, regional overdose spikes, naloxone access changes, and harm-reduction guidance reviewed by clinicians.

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Hamilton County Issues Overdose Alert After Holiday Weekend Surge

Twelve suspected overdose deaths in five days prompt urgent public health warning in Cincinnati area. What families need to know about the risks and how to respond.

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Medetomidine ('Rhino Tranq') Detected in U.S. Fentanyl Supply: What Families Need to Know

CDC and DEA warn that medetomidine — a potent veterinary sedative — is spreading in the illegal fentanyl supply, causing severe withdrawal and complicating overdose response.

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Emergency Alert: Cychlorphine — A New Synthetic Opioid Up to 10 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl

Federal health officials warn about cychlorphine, a potent synthetic opioid linked to 55+ deaths nationwide. Learn the risks, recognition signs, and life-saving response strategies.

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DEA Warns of Carfentanil Comeback in Florida: 100 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl

Federal drug enforcement officials issue urgent warning as carfentanil — a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl — surges back into Florida's drug supply.

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Michigan Health Officials Warn of Kratom Derivative Dangers After Overdose Death

Marquette County Health Department issues safety advisory on kratom extracts and concentrates following a fatal overdose. What families need to know about potency risks and naloxone.

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FDA Extends Naloxone Shelf Life to 4 Years: What This Means for Overdose Response

The FDA has extended the shelf life of over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray from 3 to 4 years. Here's what families and individuals should know about storage, access, and emergency preparedness.

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Rhode Island Health Officials Issue Overdose Spike Alert for Johnston and North Providence

RIDOH warns of increased overdose activity in two municipalities that historically have lower-than-average rates. What residents should know and where to find help.

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DEA Issues Public Safety Advisory on Fentanyl Mixed with Synthetic Tranquilizers and Opioids

Federal drug officials warn that fentanyl is increasingly mixed with xylazine, medetomidine, nitazenes, and cychlorphine — combinations that reduce naloxone effectiveness and increase overdose risk.

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Nitazene Synthetic Opioids Spreading in Midwest Drug Supply: What to Know About Overdose Response

Public health surveillance has detected nitazene-class synthetic opioids in counterfeit pills and powders across several Midwest states. Naloxone still works, but the response calls for specific steps.

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