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- Fentanyl - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent It is a Schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery
- What is Fentanyl? - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than morphine Many people are exposed to fentanyl without knowledge while others use it intentionally because of its potency
- ¿Qué es el fentanilo? - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
El fentanilo es un opioide sintético que es aproximadamente 50 veces más potente que la morfina
- Trends Statistics | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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 use, emergency room data, prevention and treatment programs, and other research findings
- Drugs A to Z - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Community misused or used drugs chart in an A to Z listing Basic information on drugs with addictive potential, including how they are used, how they make people feel, and their health effects, including risk for substance use disorder Treatment options for substance use disorders related to these drugs are also included
- Xylazine - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is a veterinary tranquilizer that has been found in some illicit drug supplies People often use xylazine without knowing it when it is added to other drugs, most frequently fentanyl Xylazine can slow breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure to dangerously low levels Overdose reversal medications do not reverse the effects of xylazine Experts recommend
- A new roadmap for cannabis and cannabis policy research
The greatly increased availability of cannabis over the last two decades has outpaced our understanding of the public-health impacts of the drug It is now available for medical purposes in most states, and adults may now purchase it for recreational use in nearly half the states With greater availability has come decreased public perception of harm, as well as increased use In this
- Psychedelic and Dissociative Drugs - National Institute on Drug Abuse . . .
Can psychedelic and dissociative drugs be adulterated with fentanyl and other dangerous contaminants? How do psychedelic and dissociative drugs affect pregnancy? Are psychedelic and dissociative drugs addictive? Can people experience withdrawal? What is the scope of psychedelic and dissociative drug use in the United States?
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