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Statscience3 hrs ago
SAMHSA Cautions Against Long-Term Methadone and Buprenorphine Use While Trump Administration Explores Recovery-Focused Treatments and Alternatives
SAMHSA issued guidance in April 2026 cautioning against long-term use of the medications. Legislation introduced by Rep. Erin Houchin would reverse prior flexibilities for treatment access.
Usa Todayscience27 days ago
Canada's Fentanyl Czar Warns of Rise in Nitazenes and Other Synthetic Opioids
Canada’s commissioner in the fight against fentanyl said newer synthetic opioids such as nitazenes are appearing in the drug supply on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. Kevin Brosseau told USA TODAY that bilateral cooperation has reduced fatal fentanyl overdoses by 20 percent…
Abc Newsscience27 days ago
US Overdose Deaths Fell 14 Percent in 2025 to About 70,000
Preliminary government data show drug overdose deaths declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, reaching levels last seen in 2019. Declines occurred across multiple drug types and in the vast majority of states. Researchers cited factors including wider availability of nal…
Nbc Newspolitics29 days ago
Trump Administration Indicts Comey Over Seashell Photo
The Trump administration secured an indictment against the former FBI director for an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as "8647." Comey called the case an example of the president's desire for revenge and said he will continue speaking out. Legal experts questioned wheth…
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petapixel.comworld45 days ago
Synthetic Opioid Cychlorphine Detected in San Francisco Fatal Overdose
Health officials in San Francisco reported the first detection of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl, in a counterfeit pill linked to a fatal overdose earlier this month. Law enforcement noted the substance was first identified in 2024. Authorities warned…
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Modified Nitazenes Show Few Adverse Effects in Rodent Studies for Pain Relief
Researchers have modified nitazenes, synthetic opioids up to 1,000 times stronger than morphine, which demonstrated limited adverse effects in rodent tests. The findings suggest potential for these compounds in pain management. The study was published in Nature.
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