Overdoses and drug poisonings are the third leading cause of death in people under age 20, per the CDC, and synthetic opioids play an increasingly concerning role.

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So-called natural opioids are derived from the poppy plant and include drugs such as morphine and codeine. Semisynthetic opioids include oxycodone and hydrocodone.

The world drug market has never been so globalised, active and diverse, according to the United Nations which marks ...

Opioids can be classified by where they originate. So-called natural opioids are derived from the poppy plant and include drugs such as morphine and codeine.

By Alyssa Vu There is a silent but deadly force terrorizing the nation. It does not discriminate between man or woman, rich or poor. It starts out as an invited guest, turns into a close friend, and ...

An Asian passenger's attempt to smuggle heroin into the UAE via Fujairah International Airport was foiled on June 18, 2025.

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A judge intends to rule this week on a plan for local governments and individual victims to vote on OxyContin maker Purdue ...

Opioid overdoses are a major public health issue in the U.S., killing tens of thousands of people every year. The medicine naloxone, which is available as an over-the-counter nasal spray or given ...

Fortunately, America is expanding its treatment options for opioid use disorder. Avalere found that a long-acting injectable, buprenorphine, in combination with behavioral therapy, to be the most ...