New portable fentanyl sensor is super sensitive
A new fentanyl sensor is six orders of magnitude more sensitive than any electrochemical sensor for the drug reported in the past five years.
Sensors instantly detect fentanyl and other drugs
A new sensor can detect cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, even when they are combined with other drugs or additives like sugar and caffeine.
Higher dose may get people to stick with opioid treatment
A new study suggests a need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl.
Most people who inject drugs in NYC test positive for fentanyl
More than 80% of New Yorkers who inject drugs test positive for the opioid fentanyl, but only 18% report using it intentionally.
Seizures of pills laced with fentanyl spiked 834% in 3 years
Seizures of pills containing fentanyl increased 834% between 2018 and 2021 in the US, putting many people at risk for unintentional exposure and overdose.
Seizures of pills laced with fentanyl spiked 834% in 3 years
Seizures of pills containing fentanyl increased 834% between 2018 and 2021 in the US, putting many people at risk for unintentional exposure and overdose.