The Latest Breaking News from DEA

What’s fentanyl, and why have deaths due to drug overdose spiked in the US?

In 2021, two-thirds of drug-related overdose deaths in the US were linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023

Despite Debunking, Rainbow Fentanyl Myths Continue

Just as there are adult reasons for vape companies to sell flavored vape pods, there are adult reasons for drug dealers to color their fentanyl.

Reason · Sep 30, 2023

The miracle molecule no one can get

Making addiction medications low-barrier is key to beating back the tide of death caused by prohibition

Salon · Sep 30, 2023

Suspects charged in one-year-old’s fentanyl death at New York daycare

Bronx day care owner Grei Mendez and Carlisto Acevedo Brito charged after fentanyl allegedly stored on top of play mats

The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2023

U.S. charges pair after deadly fentanyl is found on top of playmats at NYC day care

The operator of a Bronx day care and a relative are facing drug charges after a 1-year-old boy died and three other children became dangerously ill.

WEKU · Sep 19, 2023

Thermal imaging video shows moments before Danelo Cavalcante capture

Despite his best efforts to evade police, it was thermal cameras that finally spotted Danelo Cavalcante the night before his capture

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante arrested after 2-week pursuit in Pennsylvania

Authorities used a DEA aircraft with a thermal-imaging camera to narrow the perimeter around where the escaped killer could be hiding. Officers found him laying on his back on the ground and sent a canine officer to subdue him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023

Depressed by the War on Drugs? Magic Mushrooms May Help.

Research is promising, but drug warriors stand in the way.

Reason · Sep 11, 2023

DEA Finally Relaxes Prescription Transfer Rules

The change, while welcome, is modest and won't get rid of patients' headaches as they try to fill their prescriptions.

Reason · Sep 8, 2023

3 Cannabis Stocks to Consider Buying as HHS Recommends Easing Restrictions on Marijuana

Cannabis stocks could deliver outsized gains if marijuana is rescheduled, per a recent HHS recommendation. While the DEA weighs its options, here's a look at three names with significant upside potential, according to analysts.

Barchart · Sep 7, 2023