The fentanyl crisis is escalating globally, with reports indicating its presence not only in the United States but also in Europe, South America, and Africa. The crisis is particularly severe on the west coast of the U.S., including San Francisco, where a new adulterant, Medetomidine, a potent veterinary tranquilizer, has been detected in the opioid supply. Public health alerts have been issued to address this threat. International journalists from France have been warned about the crisis to prevent similar mistakes. Lawmakers are advocating for measures to combat the crisis, including the Cooper Davis Act, which aims to increase accountability over social media platforms used to traffic deadly drugs. Efforts are also being made to expand treatment options for those suffering from addiction.
The fentanyl crisis has taken far too many too young. I support us taking wide-reaching action β from addressing fentanyl trafficking directly to expanding treatment options for those suffering from addiction β to save lives and end the crisis.
This is heartbreaking! We must do better for our young people. Passing my bipartisan Cooper Davis Act would be a good start. Increasing accountability over the use of social media platforms to traffic deadly drugs like fentanyl would stop some of these preventable deaths. https://t.co/sx1MUtgY6g
Last week, @NPSDiscovery issued a public health alert nationwide to warn of a dangerous new adulterant in the opioid drug supply β Medetomidine, a potent veterinary tranquilizer β and today my letter of inquiry seeks to ensure that San Francisco is prepared for it. (1/4) https://t.co/OK2OHoQxz8
It's important the world knows about the fentanyl and homeless crisis in San Francisco and the west coast of the U.S. This is from France. I've met with a dozen international journalists to warn them. Do not make the same mistakes we did. Promote recovery. https://t.co/IMaJmCB6Yg
WORLD PEACE WARNING: WORLDWIDE FENTNAYL EMERGENCY FENTANYL NOT JUST IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ANYMORE, BUT NOW ALSO EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA AND AFRICA. FENTANYL IS NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY. MY COUSIN SCOTTY DIED FROM FENTNAYL LACED WEED IN SAN FRANCISCO GIVEN TO HIM BY HONDURAS⦠https://t.co/N5zZZzfVu2