Synthetic drug wave worsens U.S. fentanyl crisis, new opioids emerge

A new wave of homemade synthetic opioids is spreading across the U.S., increasing potency and supply, and compounding the existing fentanyl crisis. The report indicates a shift in drug landscape with more potent substances, but specific compounds and regional impact remain unspecified. This matters as it signals potential for increased overdose deaths and strain on public health systems.