The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says America’s leading cause of overdose deaths is synthetic opioids, mostly fentanyl, which can be up to 50 times stronger than heroin. U.S. law enforcement says illicit fentanyl is cheaply made from chemicals mostly coming from China, trafficked through Mexico, and then smuggled into the United States. VOA’s Natasha Mozgovaya looks at fentanyl in Washington state in a series that today explores how stigmas about fentanyl abuse complicate treatment for addicts.
S’East: Coalition rejects deputy speaker office, backs Ohanaeze
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders has commended Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide led by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu for rejecting the...
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