FENTANYL
The New Deadly Duo
Fentanyl is an ongoing issue that doesn’t seem to be going away. Now we're adding a new drug on top of fentanyl and it’s xylazine.
How Could Fentanyl Get Worse?
Why is the opioid epidemic continuing to get worse year after year, and what is causing this to get worse despite the efforts of government agency’s.
Xylazine – the Drug that Is Changing Everything
There is a new drug making headlines and yet again, worsening the war on drugs. Many are becoming addicted and are either losing limb’s or dying because of it. What was once only known as an animal tranquilizer is now causing destruction, and it’s name is Xylazine.
Meth and Fentanyl... The New Speedball
Recently in the news, you hear more about Methamphetamine overdoses. So, why all of a sudden is there a rise in them? The reason is speedballs involving deadly Fentanyl.
Addiction and COVID
COVID-19 has been an issue for more than two years at this point. Addiction has been an ongoing issue for centuries. There is more media highlighting COVID while much is not being said about addiction.
How Fentanyl Is Accelerating the Opioid Epidemic
The opiate epidemic has been going on far too long. Dealers are putting Fentanyl in the most unsuspecting street drugs, one of which is marijuana. The idea behind lacing cannabis with Fentanyl would be to get the addict to experience a more potent, more euphoric high.
76,000 Deaths, a Record High
Well, the numbers are in, and it’s not looking good. It’s much worse . Overdose deaths in 2017 have risen an alarming 10% according to the CDC’s preliminary results, to a record-breaking 76,000. The main culprit is Fentanyl.
Fentanyl for Lethal Injections?
If you’ve been following the news, you may have noticed the recent story about Scott Dozier. He’s a death row inmate in Nevada who’s literally asking to be executed. And he wants them to use Fentanyl.
Not Your Parent’s Heroin
It’s been a long day for officer Chris Green of the East Liverpool Police. He is wrapping up and looking forward to some well-earned time off. He walks into the police station’s break room and one of his co-workers points out dust on his shirt.
Fentanyl-laced Heroin Worsening Overdose Crisis
Imagine someone who uses heroin, every single day, knowing their limit and what gets them high. They haven’t run into any problems with their drug use, yet. So they have used all their heroin and go pick up more. Except this time, it’s different. They bought the same amount. Used the same amount. But this time, they overdose and die. So what changed?