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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the results of an enforcement operation that spanned from May to September and resulted in significant fentanyl seizures across the United States.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is advising the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl available across the United States.  In August 2022, DEA and our law enforcement partners seized brightly-colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states.  Dubbed “rainbow fentanyl” in the media, this trend appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is transitioning its number to 988.

(Health Day) With changing marijuana laws across the nation, the use of food laced with marijuana’s main active ingredient, THC, has increased in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of children accidentally ingesting these edibles has also gone up. 

On February 22 at 1:00 pm EST, the DEA Museum will host a live panel discussion about fentanyl and fake pills in the American mainstream.

(NBC News) The negative effects of marijuana use continue even after the user is no longer “high,” according to new research. 

(Health Day) New research uncovered a disturbing reality about the effects of substance misuse on American young people.

(HealthDay News) Marijuana users may be more likely to develop complications from a severe type of stroke, according to a new study. 

For the first time ever, contest organizers awarded first and second place prizes.  

(Health Day News) According to a 2021 study, the chemicals in marijuana — THC, cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabinol (CBN) — can have a negative impact on other medications a person is taking.