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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SAMHSA's April 2026 guidance prohibits federal grant funds from purchasing fentanyl test strips. Learn what this means for harm reduction programs and how to stay safe.