fentanyl
Amid Record Overdose Deaths, Canada’s North Opens First Safe Drug Consumption Site
Yukon had Canada’s highest overdose death rate in the first quarter of 2021.
Michael K. Williams’ Death Shows Opioids Have Never Been More Dangerous
New York City's chief medical examiner said Williams died of an accidental overdose and had fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in his system.
No, Border Patrol Doesn’t Need to Be Protected From Fentanyl
A new bill in Congress is trying to protect U.S. Border Patrol agents from a problem that doesn’t exist: overdoses caused by fentanyl exposure.
Fentanyl Is Wreaking Havoc in Tijuana. Is the Rest of Mexico Next?
The use of fentanyl in Mexico is growing—and leading to a spike in overdoses and homicides.
How to Test Your Drugs for Fentanyl
Test strips are easy to use and can turn up synthetic opioids in heroin, cocaine, and other powders before you actually put them in your body.
How to Use Naloxone if Someone Is Overdosing on Opioids
What everyone should know about what this life-saving nasal spray is, where to get it, and what to do in case of an emergency.
Sorry, Young Thug: You Can’t Tell if Pills Are Fake With a Phone Flashlight
There are more surefire ways to test your drugs.
Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Is a Problem in New York, But Not for Most Users
Social media panic about opioid-tainted coke is unfounded, says one drug expert, but certain groups are still at risk.
Some Pointers for Not Overdoing It on Party Drugs if It’s Been a While
When it comes to anything harder than weed, harm reduction strategies are key. Brush up even if you think you know them—drugs are a bit different now.
How Do People Even Find Drug Dealers?
You know, if “someone” was “potentially” curious about that kind of thing.
George Floyd Tribute Vandalized With His Toxicology Report: ‘Mix of Drugs Presents in Difficulty Breathing!’
The paper also included derogatory notes that echo Derek Chauvin’s defense attorneys.
A Deadly Synthetic Street Drug Called ‘Benzo Dope’ Is on the Rise
The emerging drug contains two highly-potent highs, fentanyl and etizolam, and has been linked to a string of drug deaths in Canada.