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US hosts India for Counternarcotics Working Group Meeting; hails New Delhi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United States hosted the Indian government at the US Department of State for the fourth annual US-India Counternarcotics Working Group (CNWG) meeting.
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Study finds new method to reverse effects of fentanyl
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers have discovered a new way to reverse the effects of fentanyl, which is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Their research, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, could lead to a new method of reversing overdoses, either through a new product or by working
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Study reveals treatment for opioid use disorder varies widely among states
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Despite a national opioid overdose epidemic supercharged by an increase in illegal fentanyl, new research from Oregon Health & Science University indicates significant disparities in properly treating opioid use disorder among Medicaid recipients.
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US sanctions individuals, entities in China and Mexico over illicit drugs
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The decision of the US Treasury Department coordinated with the Mexican government is part of the US crackdown on the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs from Mexico.
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Mexican authorities seizing packages containing fentanyl from China
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to NTD, the packages mainly contain the precursor chemicals used to make the synthetic opioid. Those that aren't seized could be made into pills and smuggled into the US through the Southern border.
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Study reveals how artificial intelligence can help treat opioid addiction
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Around 80,000 Americans die from overdoses each year, and almost three million Americans struggle with opioid use disorder. Opioid medications that bind to opioid receptors include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and morphine.
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TikTok is "digital fentanyl", says incoming GOP China committee chair
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
TikTok, whose parent company, ByteDance has been banned from electronic devices managed by the US House of Representatives, according to an internal notice sent to House staff.
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US, China relations turning 'lethal'; Beijing reluctant to cooperate in fi
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 5 (ANI): Apart from the Taiwan issue, US relations with China have also worsened because of Beijing's suspended cooperation to combat narcotics trafficking including illegally made Fentanyl, media reports said.
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China has key role in US' drug problem: Report
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Ontario [Canada], September 30 (ANI): Fentanyl, a nameless killer touted as the deadliest drug threat facing the United States, is waging an all-out assault on the most powerful country in the world.
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US drug enforcement recognizes Fentanyl Awareness Day as country fights Me
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): Drug Enforcement Administration on Sunday recognized National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs.
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China's illegal trade of Fentanyl drug major worry for US
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], February 9 (ANI): The illegal trade of synthetic drugs Fentanyl from China has dramatically increased overdose incidents in the United States eventually leading to deaths from overdose, reported thinktank Policy Research Group (POREG).
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4 arrested in connection with 'The Wire' star Michael K Williams' death du
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): Four people have been arrested in connection with the death of actor Michael K Williams, who died of a fentanyl-laced heroin overdose in September 2021.
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