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Which drug has become a leading cause of death in the United States?
Which drug has become a leading cause of death in the United States?
What is the strength comparison between a gram of fentanyl and pure heroin?
What is the strength comparison between a gram of fentanyl and pure heroin?
How are fentanyls typically found in illicit American drug markets?
How are fentanyls typically found in illicit American drug markets?
Which department has increased enforcement operations aimed at the production and smuggling of fentanyl?
Which department has increased enforcement operations aimed at the production and smuggling of fentanyl?
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Who has the Biden administration imposed sanctions on?
Who has the Biden administration imposed sanctions on?
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Which cartel is one of the largest Mexican traffickers of fentanyl to the United States?
Which cartel is one of the largest Mexican traffickers of fentanyl to the United States?
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Which drug crisis is currently the most severe in terms of mortality?
Which drug crisis is currently the most severe in terms of mortality?
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What is the primary source of fentanyl sold in the United States?
What is the primary source of fentanyl sold in the United States?
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Which drug has become a leading cause of deaths among Americans aged 25 to 34?
Which drug has become a leading cause of deaths among Americans aged 25 to 34?
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In which year did car crash deaths reach their peak in the United States?
In which year did car crash deaths reach their peak in the United States?
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Study Notes
Fentanyl and Drug Mortality in the U.S.
- Fentanyl is a leading cause of death in the United States, contributing to the opioid crisis.
- A gram of fentanyl is approximately 50 times more potent than pure heroin.
- Illicit fentanyls are commonly found in counterfeit pills, mixed with other drugs, and in the form of powder.
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has increased enforcement operations targeting fentanyl production and smuggling.
U.S. Government Actions
- The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on individuals and entities linked to the trafficking of fentanyl.
Drug Trafficking and Cartels
- The Sinaloa Cartel is recognized as one of the largest Mexican traffickers of fentanyl into the United States.
Current Drug Crisis
- The fentanyl crisis is currently the most severe in terms of mortality rates among drug users.
- Fentanyl has emerged as a leading cause of death among Americans aged 25 to 34 years old.
Historical Drug Trends
- Car crash deaths in the United States reached their peak in the year 2006.
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Test your knowledge about the growing crisis of fentanyl in the United States with this quiz. Learn key facts about its impact, its role in the presidential campaign, and the efforts being made to combat its flow across the border.
