/tags/fentanyl fentanyl en-US WLRN Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT /americas/2024-04-29/how-fentanyl-laid-waste-to-guatemalas-time-worn-opium-trade In the U.S., fentanyl has largely displaced heroin because of how cheaply Mexican cartels can produce the synthetic opioid. It means demand for opium poppies has plunged. As Guatemala poppy farmers lose their primary income, many in poverty-stricken areas migrate to the U.S. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT /americas/2024-04-29/how-fentanyl-laid-waste-to-guatemalas-time-worn-opium-trade Simon Romero | The New York Times /health/2024-02-28/horse-sedative-use-among-humans-spreads-in-deadly-mixture-of-tranq-and-fentanyl Illegal supplies of fentanyl are being cut with xylazine, a powerful horse tranquilizer. Overdoses involving this veterinary sedative are growing nationally and now Florida officials are tracking the deaths. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:00:00 GMT /health/2024-02-28/horse-sedative-use-among-humans-spreads-in-deadly-mixture-of-tranq-and-fentanyl Sam Ogozalek - Tampa Bay Times (via KFF Health News) /health/2024-02-26/fourth-wave-of-opioid-epidemic-crashes-ashore-propelled-by-fentanyl-and-meth A report found the U.S. is facing a rise in the use of multiple drugs at once. It's often more deadly and complicates treatment efforts. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT /health/2024-02-26/fourth-wave-of-opioid-epidemic-crashes-ashore-propelled-by-fentanyl-and-meth Colleen DeGuzman - KFF Health News /government-politics/2024-02-21/federal-government-pot-classification-fentanyl Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is correct that the federal government classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, which means that it is considered a greater concern than either fentanyl or cocaine, which are classified as Schedule 2 drugs. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-21/federal-government-pot-classification-fentanyl Conor Amendola and Brooke Johnpier | PolitiFact /health/2023-11-15/biden-florida-child-care-fentanyl-treatment The Biden administration is requesting emergency supplemental funding that can help families across America and particularly in Florida. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:30:00 GMT /health/2023-11-15/biden-florida-child-care-fentanyl-treatment Cary Barbor /education/2023-11-03/miami-schools-naloxone-narcan-overdose-reversal-drugs A national movement to get naloxone in schools is gaining momentum, at a time when opioids account for 90% of drug overdose deaths among teenagers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:34:35 GMT /education/2023-11-03/miami-schools-naloxone-narcan-overdose-reversal-drugs Kate Payne /americas/2023-10-10/latin-america-mexico-fentanyl-opioid-gop Many of the Republican candidates running for president say they'd use military force against Mexico in response to the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT /americas/2023-10-10/latin-america-mexico-fentanyl-opioid-gop Adriana Gomez Licon and Michelle L. Price | Associated Press /government-politics/2023-08-25/desantis-troops-us-mexico-border-fentanyl A president can deploy the military to a foreign country only if there is an “imminent attack” or if it is in the United States’ national interest. Only Congress has the power to declare war. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:23:13 GMT /government-politics/2023-08-25/desantis-troops-us-mexico-border-fentanyl PolitiFact /health/2023-05-04/a-new-florida-law-will-crack-down-on-rainbow-fentanyl The bill is meant to address fears that dealers are targeting young people with candy-colored fentanyl, but experts say there's little evidence that's happening. They worry more jail time won't solve the state's drug problem. Thu, 04 May 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health/2023-05-04/a-new-florida-law-will-crack-down-on-rainbow-fentanyl Stephanie Colombini /news/2023-04-18/florida-keys-drug-overdose-murder-fentanyl-prosecutors In Monroe County, the growing number of drug overdose deaths — driven in part by the rise of fentanyl — are leading law enforcement to prosecute alleged drug dealers for murder to stem a deadly crisis. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:00:00 GMT /news/2023-04-18/florida-keys-drug-overdose-murder-fentanyl-prosecutors Gwen Filosa