New policy research delves into fentanyl's rise from regulated drug to global crisis, exposing systemic failures.

Unusual Whales
2026.01.23 12:48
In a recent study released on Jan. 23, 2026, researchers analyzed the transformation of fentanyl from a heavily controlled medication to a key factor in the worldwide overdose epidemic. The analysis emphasized the structural deficiencies that facilitated its widespread dissemination, underscoring the alarming increase in fentanyl-related incidents.