Gas station 'male enhancement' pills often contain hidden prescription drugs like Viagra or Cialis, making them potentially dangerous and illegal. These supplements are unregulated, may contain dangerous dosages, and pose health risks, especially for those on other medications. Despite warnings, they remain widely available due to lax regulation, impulse buying, and the desire for quick solutions.
President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canada from 25% to 35% to address Canada's failure to curb the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the U.S., declaring a national emergency and citing Canada's inadequate cooperation and retaliatory measures as reasons for the escalation.
Novo Nordisk has ended its collaboration with Hims & Hers due to their deceptive marketing and sale of illegitimate Wegovy® products made with unapproved foreign ingredients, risking patient safety. The company emphasizes its commitment to providing FDA-approved Wegovy® through authorized channels and continues efforts to protect consumers from unsafe knock-offs.
A man in Peoria was arrested after police found him passed out in a stolen car, allegedly high on his own supply of drugs including fentanyl, cocaine, meth, heroin, and ecstasy, along with a firearm.
The US is facing a shortage of Adderall, a drug commonly used to treat ADHD, leading to a booming black market for the drug. The shortage has forced many adults with diagnosed ADHD to seek the medication through illicit means, with some encountering counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine. The Drug Enforcement Administration has limited production of the drug, exacerbating the supply shortage. As a result, individuals are turning to alternative medications and facing challenges in accessing safe and legitimate treatment.
A recent opioid-related overdose death in Erie County, New York, has been linked to carfentanil, a highly potent drug used to tranquilize elephants. Carfentanil, which is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl, has been found as a cheap filler in cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and other illicit drugs. The discovery of carfentanil in the local drug supply highlights the escalating risks of the opioid epidemic. The Erie County Health Department warns people about the dangers of using any illicit drugs and emphasizes the availability of support, resources, and harm reduction tactics to prevent injury and death. The Medical Examiner's Office has investigated a significant increase in opioid-related overdose deaths, and it is possible that carfentanil may be present in other cases.
The deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl, which is 100 times more powerful than morphine, has been responsible for the accidental overdose deaths of celebrities like Angus Cloud, Mac Miller, Lil Peep, Tom Petty, and Prince. Illegally made fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, making it a cheaper option. Many people are unaware that their drugs are laced with fentanyl, leading to unintentional overdoses. The drug's potency and its ability to produce a high with small amounts are reasons why it is frequently added to other substances. The opioid crisis, worsened by fentanyl, has resulted in a significant increase in drug overdose deaths.
