The Rise of Carfentanil in California: What You Must Know
California’s long struggle with the opioid epidemic is entering a more dangerous phase. A synthetic opioid known as carfentanil—an ultra-potent fentanyl analog—is now showing up in overdose deaths and counterfeit...
Nitazenes: The New Frontier of Synthetic Opioids and What We Can Do About It
In recent years, a new class of synthetic opioids—nitazenes—has emerged in illicit drug markets, posing a terrifying risk to public health. These compounds are often more potent than fentanyl, rapidly...
When “What’s in it?” Becomes a Matter of Life or Death
The Growing Threat of Synthetic Adulterants and Mix-and-Match Drug Cocktails In 2025, one of the most alarming trends in substance use is not simply which drugs people are using, but...