Fentanyl crisis and what everyone can do about it

Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com Key Takeaways The fentanyl crisis has had a significant impact on teens and young adults, whether they face opioid addiction or use other drugs.1 It takes a very small amount of fentanyl to cause an overdose, and tools like naloxone sprays are becoming more prevalent in discussions of harm … Continue reading Fentanyl crisis and what everyone can do about it

Fentanyl trafficking, the cause of new China-US trade war

On August 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Chinese imports. In a tweet, he blamed China for failing to stop fentanyl trafficking to the U.S., which he said was responsible for thousands of deaths due to drug overdose. Fentanyl and its chemical analogs are at the heart of an … Continue reading Fentanyl trafficking, the cause of new China-US trade war

Music Icon Prince, May Have Died of Mislabeled Pills

Music icon Prince tragically passed away at the young age of 57 from an alleged self-administered overdose of fentanyl, but recent investigations say some mislabeled pills have been found at the singer's home. Image: Prince This new finding brings a whole new version to what might have actually killed the famous singer. His mysterious death … Continue reading Music Icon Prince, May Have Died of Mislabeled Pills

Prince Died Of Opioid Overdose, Toxicology Report Confirms.

Prince reportedly died from an opioid overdose which he "self administered". A press release from the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office in Minnesota said that the singer died from an accidental fentanyl overdose taken without a doctor's prescription. Fentanyl is a powerful opiate, affecting the central nervous system. The drug is 30 to 50 times more powerful … Continue reading Prince Died Of Opioid Overdose, Toxicology Report Confirms.