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07/17/2025

Decoding drug emojis....

Drug dealers use emojis to sell fake prescription pills and other illegal drugs to youth.

-A banana (🍌) can symbolize fake prescription oxycodone

-The 8-ball emoji — 🎱 — can indicate co***ne

To learn the latest emoji drug codes, download DEA's emoji fact sheet.

Decode Emoji Drug Code on World Emoji Day GetSmartAboutDrugs.gov sent this bulletin at 07/17/2025 11:08 AM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Decode Emoji Drug Code on World Emoji Day July 17 is World Emoji Day. While emojis can be fun and can convey a variety of emotions,...

05/05/2025

“There is a mistaken perception that because ma*****na is natural and plant-based, it’s not harmful...opium and he**in are also plant-based. To***co is a plant, and alcohol is also made from plants.”

Many parents-to-be think because ma*****na is natural, it won’t harm their developing baby. As ma*****na use during pregnancy rises, research shows that’s not true.

03/28/2025

Medetomidine is now more common than Tranq (Xylazine) in Philadelphia’s street opioid supply, and of course, more potent.

When patients overdose on a combination of opioids and medetomidine, providing naloxone (Narcan) will help individuals start breathing again but does not reverse the sedation caused by the medetomidine.

An emergency physician and nurse scientist explain what medetomidine is and how to respond if someone is overdosing on it.

11/19/2024

Interesting item relating to PA medical MJ users and gun ownership/purchase...

Some hunters may not be aware that if they have a medical ma*****na card, they are breaking the law.

11/19/2024

We are now listed on Transportation Services Breakdown as drug testing service and Clearinghouse provider for employers, owner-operators, and student drivers.

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03/28/2024

Older adults are more sensitive to medication than others. Here's which nonprescription drugs can pose the biggest risks.

03/18/2024

"Stimulants could be helpful for people with ADHD, but not for those who don't have the condition. “You can have too much dopamine - there’s an optimum dose."

Some students take medicines like methylphenidate, often sold under the brand name Ritalin, to boost their performance before an exam, but research shows these drugs don't improve how well people do in tests

03/15/2024

Presenters will discuss how the marketing of drugs, both for therapeutic use and recreational use, has shifted over time and how current messaging tactics may lead students to believe that their usage is both a social norm and safe.

Event Date March 20, 2024 - 3:00 PM EDT - March 20, 2024 - 4:30 PM EDT Add to Calendar 2024-03-20 15:00:00 2024-03-20 16:30:00 Lessons from the Field Webinar - Understanding Access and Promoting Safety: Youth and Online Drugs The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Educa...

03/07/2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering requiring technology on new passenger vehicles to prevent drunk driving.

02/08/2024

The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse applies to ALL owner-operators and employers of CMV drivers operating on public roads.

This includes Federal, State and local governments, school districts, municipalities, and other public entities. Learn more at www.clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov . hashtag

12/06/2022

Florida caterer sued for allegedly serving ma*****na-laced food to wedding guests.

Florida bride Danya Glenny and her caterer were arrested for allegedly spiking food served at a February wedding with ma*****na.

11/16/2022

https://khn.org/news/article/xylazine-tranq-drugs-dangerous/

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has made it into the illegal drug supply of opioids and co***ne. It is changing the way outreach workers treat overdoses and may be responsible for grisly injuries…