Travis County has seen a surge of fentanyl overdoses. A new report shows it's not slowing down. - Austin Monitor
Fentanyl-related overdoses are the leading cause of accidental deaths in Travis County, with a significant increase in fatalities over the years.
U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels
The influx of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills remains a pressing issue, but methamphetamine and cocaine are the main culprits causing more deaths in the U.S.
Prisons not prepared for inevitable' influx of synthetic opioids, experts warn
Synthetic opioids 250 times stronger than heroin, known as nitazenes, are infiltrating British prisons.
Drug treatment services warn of a potential spike in drug deaths due to a shortage of heroin from the Taliban opium ban.