A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fears of a worsening drug crisis. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump pledged a crackdown on drug cartels, designating many as terrorist organizations.
Current Situation
Despite a decline in drug overdose deaths from a peak of around 110,000 in 2022 to roughly 70,000 last year, America's decades-long drug crisis may be accelerating. Authorities are increasingly concerned about the emergence of cheaper, more powerful synthetic drugs, including an animal tranquillizer known as tranq.
