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Unlike opium, nitazenes and other synthetic opioids can be produced anywhere in the world using precursor chemicals that are often uncontrolled.

Increased postoperative opioid consumption was associated with higher probability of new persistent opioid use in opioid-naive patients.

By sticking to the structure that we set up, I think we have the most potential to save lives,” one board member said.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Journavx, a new pain reliever without the risks of addiction or overdose linked to drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin.

For the first time since 2018, the number of drug overdose deaths nationwide has decreased, and Virginia is also seeing the decline.