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Drug Crisis Intensifies as Synthetic Opioids Spread

Updated 2026-10-19 21:50 UTC 1 source Negative

The synthetic opioid crisis continues to escalate in the US. The drug 'tranq' is more powerful and widespread, transforming the drugs landscape.

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Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
2026-10-19 21:05 UTC
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