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The Escalating Fentanyl Crisis 9/19/25
The opioid epidemic in the United States has entered a dangerous new chapter, with fentanyl driving record numbers of overdoses. According to recent CDC reports, synthetic opioids are now the leading cause of overdose deaths nationwide. What makes fentanyl so deadly is its potency—it’s up to 50 times stronger than heroin and often mixed into…
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Rise in Counterfeit Prescription Drugs Online 9/2/25
The rise of counterfeit prescription drugs sold through illegal online pharmacies is quickly becoming a dangerous public health crisis. Many of these fake pills are marketed to look like legitimate medications, but instead contain highly potent and life-threatening substances such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, or other dangerous chemicals. Because they are often sold on websites that…
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Addressing the Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis 8/17/25
America’s teens are facing a crisis that can no longer be ignored. According to the CDC, over 80,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses in 2024, and disturbingly, three out of four overdose deaths among youth ages 10–19 involved illegally manufactured fentanyl. At the same time, mental health challenges are surging: in 2023, 40%…