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Opioid Epidemic within the USA Criminal Justice System
The opioid epidemic in the United States has worsened due to Covid-19, with deaths caused by overdose increasing by 28.5% from April 2021. In the US 13.3% of people started or increasedMarch 22, 2022 -
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Record Seizure of Synthetic Drugs in Spain
In a record seizure of synthetic drugs for Spain, police have confiscated approximately 827,000 ecstasy tablets, 76kg of speed, 39.5kg of crystal meth and 217 litres of liquid amphetamine at the startFebruary 4, 2021 -
Randox’s Important Role in COVID-19
In early March, the UK as with many other countries was impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Localised and nationalised restrictions were implemented, changing the way we work, shop, dine and engageOctober 23, 2020 -
Italian Authorities Seize Over $1B Worth of Amphetamines Originating From Syria
Italian police intercepted and seized 14 tons of amphetamines with a street value of approximately $1.15 billion at the Italian port of Salerno in early July. This huge shipment was suspected toAugust 7, 2020 -
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Resurge to Record During the Pandemic
Drug deaths in the USA have risen to a record high in 2019, after falling for the first time for 25 years in 2018. Almost 72,000 people died from drug overdoses inJuly 31, 2020 -
Significant Drug Seizures in Italy, Albania and Turkey
A major international drug cartel was disbanded by authorities in Albania and Italy in late June. This success has been a part of authorities plans to dismantle one of the main drugJuly 28, 2020 -
Rise in Lockdown Drug Use Linked to Mental Health Issues
A new survey has been published reporting on the devastating effects that nationwide and global lockdowns have had on people suffering with mental health issues and substance abuse. The survey delves into notJuly 21, 2020 -
International World Drug Day 2020
Today marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2020 on the global calendar, raising awareness for the issues arising from drug use in our society. According to the UNODC WorldJune 26, 2020 -
Chicago’s Rising Fentanyl Problem
It is no surprise to anyone in the United States that opioid abuse has been on the rise in recent years, specifically fentanyl. The number of patients being prescribed painkillers has almostJune 26, 2020
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