The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Toxicology Testing Program (DEA TOX) began in May 2019 as a surveillance program aimed at detecting new psychoactive substances within the United States. In response to the ongoing synthetic drug epidemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) awarded a contract with the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) to analyze biological samples generated from overdose victims of synthetic drugs.
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WV: Announcement of Newly Identified Novel Psychoactive Substance (NPS) in the United States.
Lisa McElhaney / / / Research & Publications
N-Pyrrolidino Etonitazene has been identified in one case in May 2021. The geographical and demographical breakdown is below: Geographical...
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2021 European Drug Report – Trends and Developments (EMCDDA)
Lisa McElhaney / / / Research & Publications
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) released its 2021 drug report this week. Using data...
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New Benzodiazepines in Europe – a Review
Lisa McElhaney / / / Research & Publications
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) released an update on benzodiazepines this week. As of February...
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NFLIS – 2020 Annual Report – Utilizing DEA Synth-Opioids
Lisa McElhaney / / / Research & Publications
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) Real-Time Communication Synth-Opioids Network (Synth-Opioids) is designed to create opportunities for swift information exchange...
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New Synthetic Opioid Protonitazene Increasing in Prevalence as “Nitazenes” Gain Traction Across the United States and Canada
Lisa McElhaney / / / Research & Publications
Purpose: The objective of this announcement is to notify public health and safety, law enforcement, first responders, clinicians, medical...
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CA: Rapid Street Reporting Survey Report: San Francisco Bay Area November 12-14, 2021
Lisa McElhaney / / / Research & Publications
The NDEWS team has launched the Rapid Street Reporting (RSR) study, with the first weekend visit occurring November 12-14...
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Adverse Effects Linked to Next Generation Opioids Reported in Patients Presenting to Emergency Departments After Suspected Opioid Overdose
Lisa McElhaney / / / Research & Publications
Purpose: The objective of this announcement is to notify public health and safety, clinicians, law enforcement, first responders, medical...
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Etodesnitazene — New Synthetic Opioid Identified During Forensic Death Investigations in the United States and Canada
Lisa McElhaney / / / Research & Publications
Purpose: The objective of this announcement is to notify public health and safety, law enforcement, first responders, clinicians, medical...