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Why Fentanyl Deaths Are Down (Hint: China)
It’s never good news when tens of thousands of Americans die, but the death toll of fentanyl has declined precipitously, and that’s welcome.
Fast and Furious for Fentanyl?
A DEA whistleblower says the Biden administration allowed deadly fentanyl to flood the streets of New Mexico, ostensibly in order to take down the major drug dealers.
Finally, Overdose Deaths Are Going Down
For years, it seemed there was no end in sight, and while many people recognized the problem, few knew how to fix it or where to start.
Deaths by Fentanyl Are in Decline
This deadly drug has become harder to find, and there are multiple explanations for this welcome development.
Trump Repositions Pot
The president’s executive order seeks to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous while at the same time ramping up our efforts toward medical research.
War Crime?
If we paid more attention to real problems — like drug trafficking — and less to political gotcha games, we’d be better off.
Dems Defend Another Indefensible
As the Trump administration prosecutes the war on narco-terrorists, the Democrats are forced yet again into another politically unpopular position.
‘Kill Them All’? It’s Complicated
Has the Trump administration gone too far with its series of military strikes taking out Venezuelan “narco-terrorist” drug boats in the Caribbean?
Trump’s GLP-1 Move: Smart Politics or Shortcut to Better Health?
Cheaper drugs are great, but the ultimate goal shouldn’t just be “Ozempic for All.” The end goal should be “Ozempic for None — Because We Don’t Need It.”
Trump’s Drug-Price Turning Point for Affordable Healthcare
By making essential drugs affordable, reshoring production, and prioritizing patients over politics, President Trump has reframed the national conversation.
Pot’s Still Bad for You, Man — We Have More Evidence
From mental health to vehicular crashes, legalization of marijuana across the country has yielded less-than-desirable results.
Trump’s Strategy Against Venezuela
“The criminal regime of indicted drug trafficker Nicolás Maduro leads one of the largest cocaine trafficking networks in the world, and the United States will continue to seek ... justice.”
Trump Tokes on Marijuana Downgrade
The president is considering whether to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, but a growing body of research indicates that it’s far from a harmless pleasure.
China Is LITERALLY Killing Us
The murderous fentanyl flood from China is both intentional and purposeful.
Oregon’s Death Sentence of No Boundaries
The Beaver State reinstated the criminalization of hard drug use when the reality of its soft policy started hitting home with voters.
The Biden/Harris Collaboration in the Murder of Laken Riley
Never, ever forget the precious face of this young woman.
Oregon Drug Legalization Predictably Backfires
Now the state’s enlightened residents are left picking up the pieces.
Joe Biden, Drug Dealer Extraordinaire
No one really likes pharmaceutical companies all that much, but price controls are a terrible policy.
Is Kratom Our Newest Addiction?
Whether chewing its leaves directly or brewing them into a tea, kratom can be a stimulant or a sedative, and it can also be deadly.