2021年12月21日 · Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic (lab-made) opioid that is FDA-approved to treat severe pain related to surgery or complex pain conditions. 1,2 Over the past decade, …

2025年1月8日 · After they are taken, opioids enter the bloodstream and travel through the body and to the brain. They bind to specific molecules called opioid receptors on certain nerve cells …

2024年7月29日 · Over the past several years, the increasing prevalence of fentanyl in the drug supply has created an unprecedented overdose death rate and other devastating consequences.

2022年11月7日 · In 2021, nearly 14% of overdose deaths involving opioids also involved benzodiazepines, a type of prescription sedative commonly prescribed for anxiety or to help …

2024年5月13日 · See the infographic.. Law enforcement seizures of illicit fentanyl increased dramatically in number and size between 2017 to 2023 in the U.S., especially in pill form, …

2025年1月8日 · Xylazine is a tranquilizer, pain reliever, and central nervous system depressant that is U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for use in veterinary medicine.

2023年10月17日 · NIDA is advancing the science on emergency medications like naloxone, which can save a life during an opioid overdose. Overdose reversal medications are safe and …

2024年11月20日 · Methamphetamine is a powerful lab-made (synthetic) stimulant with high addiction potential. 1 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved …

NIDA uses multiple sources to monitor the prevalence and trends regarding drug use in the United States. The resources cover a variety of drug-related issues, including information on drug …

2022年5月10日 · Transcript. Each year, families and communities all over America are impacted by the overdose crisis. In 2020, opioid-related overdoses increased by 37.6%, meaning we …