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drug-supply
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Rowan County Overdose Spike: Animal Tranquilizers Xylazine and Medetomidine Found in Drug Supply
Rowan County, NC health officials issue urgent alert after 120% increase in opioid overdose ER visits. Xylazine and medetomidine detected in local drug supply, complicating overdose reversal.
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Cychlorphine: A New Synthetic Opioid More Potent Than Fentanyl is Spreading
CFSRE issues public alert about cychlorphine, a novel synthetic opioid linked to 25+ fatal overdoses. What families need to know about this emerging threat.
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Rhode Island Issues Statewide Overdose Spike Alert: 65 Non-Fatal Overdoses in One Week
Rhode Island Department of Health issues second statewide overdose alert in two months after 65 non-fatal overdoses occurred June 30–July 6, with peak on July 4. What families need to know about the changing drug supply.
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N-Propionitrile Brorphine Detected in New York: What Families Need to Know About This Emerging Synthetic Opioid
New York State health officials issue alert about N-Propionitrile Brorphine, a lab-made synthetic opioid detected in the drug supply. Here's what families should understand about this emerging threat.
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Overdose Spike Alert: Extreme Heat Increases Drug Overdose Risk in Wisconsin
Public Health Madison & Dane County issues urgent alert after 7+ suspected opioid overdoses in two days. Learn how extreme heat amplifies overdose risks and how to protect yourself and loved ones.
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DEA Temporarily Bans 7-OH: What Families Need to Know About This Potent Opioid-Like Compound
DEA places 7-hydroxymitragynine and related substances in Schedule I. Learn the risks, what this ban means, and how to protect your family.
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DEA Warns of Deadly Carfentanil-Fentanyl Mix in Colorado and Utah: What Families Need to Know
DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division warns of dangerous fentanyl pills mixed with carfentanil and heroin in Colorado and Utah. Alert covers clinical risks, naloxone use, and harm reduction guidance.
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Nitazenes: Super-Potent Synthetic Opioids Spreading Across the United States
CDC data shows nitazene-related overdose deaths surged from 27 in 2020 to 409 in 2024. Learn what families need to know about these dangerous synthetic opioids.
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Florida Issues Urgent Warning on 7-Hydroxymitragynine: What Families Need to Know About This Potent Opioid-Like Compound
Florida Department of Health warns about 7-OH, a potent opioid-like compound sold in stores. Learn the risks, symptoms, and how to protect your family.
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