Chelsea Shover

epidemiologist and assistant professor at UCLA School of Medicine

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UCLA researchers found that some pills bought from Mexican pharmacies contain life-threatening ingredients such as fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine.

Bought meds at pharmacy in Mexico? Some may contain fentanyl

UCLA researchers found that some pills bought from Mexican pharmacies contain life-threatening ingredients such as fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Nearly 108,000 Americans died of overdoses in 2021, according to preliminary CDC data. Meth and fentanyl are driving the surge. What should the U.S.

Meth, fentanyl are driving more deaths in US. How to save lives?

Nearly 108,000 Americans died of overdoses in 2021, according to preliminary CDC data. Meth and fentanyl are driving the surge. What should the U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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