#DYK 68% of overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl. Join DEA’s efforts to remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl #JustKNOW

Learn more dea.gov/FentanylAwaren…

Today DEADetroit remembers Special Agent Rickie Finley who was killed May 20, 1989, in a plane crash as he was returning from a jungle operation to a base camp in Lima, Peru. Finley proudly served as a special agent in the Detroit Division in 1984.

The Franklin County Coroner’s Office has seen a spike in overdose deaths over the past 48 hours — possibly from fentanyl mixed with cocaine. Because of its potency and low cost, mixing fentanyl with other drugs increases the likelihood of a fatal interaction. #Columbus

In 2023 DEA seized 79.5M+ fentanyl-laced, fake Rx pills & nearly 12K lbs of fentanyl powder. That’s 376M+ deadly doses of fentanyl! Join DEA in remembering the lives lost to fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl. #JustKNOW dea.gov/FentanylAwaren…

In 2023 DEA seized 79.5M+ fentanyl-laced, fake Rx pills & nearly 12K lbs of fentanyl powder. That’s 376M+ deadly doses of fentanyl! Join DEA in remembering the lives lost to fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl. #JustKNOW dea.gov/FentanylAwaren…

A Kentucky dentist was sentenced May 10 to 20 years in prison for his unlawful prescribing of #opioids — including morphine that caused the death of one of his patients. justice.gov/opa/pr/dentist…

This document is a comprehensive assessment of the threat posed to the United States by the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs.

It’s increasingly common to mistake edible marijuana for regular food or candy. These illegal products often contain unpredictable amounts of THC. Consuming marijuana can have side effects, including problems walking or sitting up or labored breathing.

Lean or purple drank 🟪🟪 is a mixture of cough syrup, soda, candy, and contains the controlled substance Codeine, an opioid that can slow a person’s heart rate and breathing to dangerously low levels. Learn more about this dangerous concoction >>> tinyurl.com/3ctz38tt

Last year, more than 70,000 Americans were fatally poisoned on illegally made fentanyl. Fentanyl is now found in fake pills and many street drugs. Today is a day we remind all of the dangers posed by this deadly drug.

#DYK that DEA Labs revealed that 7 out of 10 fentanyl-laced fake Rx pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Join DEA’s efforts to remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl. #JustKNOW dea.gov/FentanylAwaren…

#FugitiveFriday : DEADetroit is looking for Oluwasheun Akorede; wanted for Heroin Trafficking. Learn more about this fugitive and find out about submitting a tip to the U.S. Marshals Service at dea.gov/fugitives/oluw…

#DYK according to the CDC, the leading cause of death for people ages 18–45 in the US is drug poisoning & overdose? Join DEA’s efforts to remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl #JustKNOW

dea.gov/FentanylAwaren…

DEADetroit Public Information Officer Brian McNeal serves up snow cones ❄️ and drug-free messaging during Law Day for elementary school students in Taylor, Mich.

The men and women of DEADetroit extend condolences to the friends and family of the U.S. Marshals Service deputy, task force officers, and CMPD News police officer who died in the line of duty yesterday.

Secure your medication 💊 at home. Many people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family or friends. Prevent your children, friends and relatives from misusing your own medication by securing your meds in places they cannot access.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year’s National Drug Take Back 💊

Collection sites open NOW!  Help loosen the grip of Rx drug misuse--drop off your unneeded meds today.  Find a collection site near you DEATakeBack.com #TakeBackDay#opioidcrisis

#DYK that DEA Labs revealed that 7 out of 10 fentanyl-laced fake Rx pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Join DEA’s efforts to remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl. #JustKNOW
dea.gov/FentanylAwaren…

Ridding communities of unused prescriptions💊 is an all-of-community effort. Check out this story by WCPO 9 and see how members of the Ohio National Guard play a part in National Prescription Drug take Back Day. wcpo.com/news/local-new…