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Southwestern Association of Toxicologists
A report by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) revealed that between 2015 and 2016 overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids had doubled in the US, resulting in President Trump declaring the opioid![]()
Kratom: The Emerging Drug of Abuse
Amidst growing concerns of an opioid-abuse epidemic in the United States, it has been established that kratom (Mitragynine) is increasing in popularity amongst opioid users and has been reported as the new ‘legal high’. Kratom is an![]()
Drastic Increases in Cocaine and Methamphetamine Could Mean a Second US Drug Crisis
Amid the lethal opioid crisis which is killing 115 Americans each day, another major drug problem is emerging in the US which is continuing to become bigger and bigger each year. An![]()
America’s Opioid Overdose Crisis
Over 72,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2017 in the US, this total was up 63,000 from 2016. Experts estimate that 20 Floridians are dying from overdose every day. In 2016, 2,789![]()
USA Has The Highest Level Of Overdose Deaths Among Most Developed Countries
The US has the highest rate of overdose deaths among twelve other wealthy or developed nations, according to research from U.S. News. In fact, the number of drug related deaths in the US![]()
Drug Use a Youth Problem Inside & Outside of College in US
Use of drugs amongst youths in the US is quite prevalent, but particularly amongst non-college youths. According to a recent survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH)in 2017, marijuana is the![]()
Fentanyl the most potent and widely used synthetic opioid in the US
An article recently published by The Epoch Times stated that fentanyl is the “biggest killer” when it comes to the amount of overdose deaths from opioids. Data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse showed that![]()
Opiates in Asia – A Look at a Growing Problem
Figures released in the latest world drug report are showing an increased growth in the risks associated with Opiate use and the policing of these drugs, in particular in Asia. Figures from![]()
Prescription Opioids now catching up with Synthetic Opioids in US epidemic
The opioid crisis continues to loom across all 52 US states, with prescription drugs becoming an increasing problem. The US consumes 80% of the world’s prescription opioids, according to Talbott Recovery. In 2016![]()
A Snapshot of the Drug Problem in Germany
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) regularly produces reports detailing the current situation of drug use and drug-related deaths throughout European countries. Below is a quick overview of
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