Sensors instantly detect fentanyl and other drugs

A new sensor can detect cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, even when they are combined with other drugs or additives like sugar and caffeine.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~6 min

Most people who inject drugs in NYC test positive for fentanyl

More than 80% of New Yorkers who inject drugs test positive for the opioid fentanyl, but only 18% report using it intentionally.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
June 1, 2023 ~7 min


Most people who need anti-overdose drug don’t get it

Naloxone can saves the lives of people who take high-dose opioids, but less than 2% of those who need it actually get it.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 10, 2020 ~5 min

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