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DEA identifies 5-chloro desmethyl chlorphine—a new class of ultra-potent synthetic opioids—in Tennessee seizure. Learn the risks and how to stay safe.

DEA issues urgent safety advisory as fentanyl is increasingly combined with xylazine, nitazenes, cychlorphine, and medetomidine—substances that can defeat standard overdose reversal.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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