Machines that examine samples of drugs can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, but experts say they are an increasingly vital tool in stemming overdoses.
Tag: Drug Abuse and Traffic
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Rikers Has a Deadly Contraband Problem. Are Cargo Pants to Blame?
The notorious jail had its deadliest year in a decade, while the flow of narcotics and weapons into the complex continues.
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Fentanyl Cuts a Bitter Swath Through Milwaukee
The potent opioid increasingly is afflicting people of color in American cities. “I’ve seen a lot of terrible drugs,” said a veteran drug counselor. “This is the worst.”
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These Bills Could Help End the War on Drugs
There’s a bipartisan opportunity to help the drug crisis.
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It’s Not Just About Pot. Our Entire Drug Policy Needs an Overhaul.
New ideas are needed for how to effectively regulate drugs.