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India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, emphasized the importance of India's role in combating synthetic drug threats and its relationship with China in shaping the future of Asia and the world. He also highlighted the need for reforms in international governance, including the United Nations, the international financial architecture, and the multilateral trading system. Jaishankar called for increased cooperation, intelligence sharing, and law enforcement collaboration among nations to address the synthetic drug trade effectively. He also mentioned India's deepening partnership with the United States in this area. [Extracted from the article]

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, emphasized the importance of India's role in combating synthetic drug threats during a speech at the Asia Society. He also highlighted the significance of the India-China relationship in shaping the future of Asia and the world. Additionally, Jaishankar called for reforms in international governance, including the United Nations, the international financial architecture, and the multilateral trading system. He stressed the need for a more inclusive and equitable approach to address global challenges. [Extracted from the article]

The Illinois Poison Center is warning the public about the dangers of synthetic opioids and designer drugs, particularly during the summer months when recreational drug use is common at outdoor events. The center receives 80,000 calls annually, with an increase during the summer, including drug overdoses. Synthetic drugs reported to the center include fentanyl disguised as prescription drugs or other illicit drugs, designer benzodiazepines, designer hallucinogens, and hemp-derived psychoactive substances. The center emphasizes the irreversible health issues and potential fatality associated with experimenting with street drugs. Safety recommendations include not taking prescription drugs from non-medical sources, ensuring naloxone is available for opioid overdose, and calling 911 in case of an overdose. For more information, visit the Illinois Poison Center website. [Extracted from the article]

The Illinois Poison Center is warning the public about the dangers of synthetic opioids and designer drugs, particularly during the summer months when recreational drug use is common at outdoor events. The center receives 80,000 calls annually, with an increase in calls during the summer, including drug overdoses. Synthetic drugs reported to the center include fentanyl disguised as prescription drugs or other illicit drugs, designer benzodiazepines, designer hallucinogens, and hemp-derived psychoactive substances. The center emphasizes the importance of not taking prescription drugs from non-medical sources, having naloxone available for opioid overdoses, and calling 911 in case of an overdose. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses aspects of various policies imposed by Washington, D.C. city officials and law enforcement to curb the use of synthetic marijuana. It states that many Washington city residents have affected by a synthetic marijuana overdose, which has led to public health emergency. It mentions views of the city mayor, Muriel Bowser on penalties imposed by the government on drug suppliers and retailers who sell harmful synthetic drug.

The article focuses on the public health concern posed by the replacement of heroin by the synthetic drug fentanyl in Baltimore, Maryland. Topics covered include the increasing overdose deaths among older people and African Americans due to the shift from heroin to fentanyl, the proliferation of fentanyl in U.S. cities due to the easy access of the drug or precursor chemicals from China, and the continued seizure of heroin from Mexico.

The article reports on the decline in the number of overdose deaths in Montgomery County, Ohio. The city of Dayton had one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the U.S. in 2017, according to the article. Other topics discussed include the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's data showing a steady decline in opioid deaths in the country between December 2017 and April 2018 and factors contributing to the decline including Medicaid expansion and lack of carfentanil supply.

The article focuses on the rise of synthetic drugs and legalization of marijuana among the youth drug culture among Americans who are suing drugs along with alcohol. Topics include researches to find out if mobile phones and computers are providing enough stimulation to teenagers so that they are not falling back on drugs, and popularity of smart phones and tablets growing while drug use has reduced.

The article discusses a study published in the "New England Journal of Medicine" on the drug identified as a synthetic cannabinoid called AMB-FUBINACA that was originally developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. It informs that people who consumed this drug have a degree of altered mental status described as zombielike state. The drug used in Brooklyn, New York, which went by the street name AK-47 24 Karat Gold was 85 times potent as plant-grown marijuana.

The article focuses on drug overdoses caused by synthetic drug carfentanil mixed with heroin in Cincinnati, Ohio. Topics discussed include the case of John Hatmaker who had been addicted to heroin and pain pills, the use of naloxone as an antidote, and insights from Dr. Lakshmi Kode Sammarco and executive director Nan Franks of Addiction Services Council.

The article focuses on the growth of the overdoses of a synthetic drug called K2 in New York City. Topics discussed include the health alert sent by the city to emergency rooms and healthcare providers in response to the overdoses, the announcement by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo regarding the need for the state police to speed up the enforcement against the drug, and the attribution of the overdoses on the bad batch of the product.

The article focuses on the “Sale of Synthetic Drugs Emergency Amendment Act of 2015" signed into law in Washington D.C. on July 10, 2015 by Mayor Muriel Bowser together with Police Chief Cathy Lanier and City Council members. Topics include the illegal sale of drugs such as cannabinoids and synthetic marijuana, the effect of synthetic drugs on personal health and public safety, and the authority of the Metropolitan Police Department to shut down the sale of synthetic drugs.

The article reports on the increase number of patients admitted to the emergency rooms due to the use of synthetic drugs in New York wherein the use of synthetic marijuana can cause anxiety, delusions and death. It highlights the illegality of the drugs due to its psychological effect to the human health. It also notes that the use of synthetic drugs might have permanent kidney damage.

The article reports on a case filed by the city of Newark, New Jersey against opioid manufacturers because of their deceptive and false advertising.

The article reports on a new webpage announced by Ken Paxton, Attorney-General (AG) as an initiative of its office's Consumer Protection Division (CPD) to educate parents, teachers, and other Texans on the dangers of illegal synthetic drugs.

The article discusses the community forum on paraphernalia and synthetic drug sales in Washington, D.C. In 2013 . It states that D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray has announced at the forum the expansion of drug paraphernalia law that would make it more enforceable. The forum has featured several people including Nicholas Majett of D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Ryan Springer of D.C. Department of Health, and Melvin Scott of Metropolitan Police Department.

The article focuses on the synthetic drug known as N-Bomb, Smiles or 251 similar to lysergic acid diethylamide that has been introduced in Chesterfield, Missouri after Carley Alves told the City Council of her daughter's ordeal, and the initiative of the public health and safety committee of the Chesterfield City Council to discuss their plans for the dangerous drug.

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The article reports on the introduction of a bill before the Board of Aldermen in Wetzville, Missouri, aimed at stopping the sale and possession of bath salts, a synthetic drug that is considered highly addictive and dangerous.

The article offers information on the announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York regarding the new regulations issued by New York State Board of Health wherein sellers and those in possession of synthetic drugs will be fined with $500 and 15 days of jail.

The article reports on the law enforcement attempts to crack down on sale and use of synthetic drugs such as marijuana in Western New York, relative to the violent attack in May 2012 that led to the death of both the victim and attacker. It states that U.S. President Barack Obama signed a law banning the sale, possession and production of over two dozens of common bath salts. It discusses the police arrests in WNY which include Fawzi Al-Arashi of Williamsville.

The article reports on a statement by Coroner Stephen Nonn of Madison County, Illinois that he supports Collinsville's ban of synthetic drugs known as bath salts.

The article reports on a legislation to be unveiled by Republican Senators Rob Portman, Ron Johnson, and Kelly Ayotte on September 14, 2016 that would restrict synthetic opioids fentanyl and carfentanil from entering U.S. borders.

The article offers world news briefs as of March 31, 2016 regarding the closure of entire rail lines in the repair of the subway in Washington and the number of deaths caused by a synthetic drug being disguised and sold illegally as painkiller.

The article reports that Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed the law, "Sale of Synthetic Drugs Emergency Amendment Act of 2015, that targets businesses who sell synthetic drugs that allows police department to close business of first time offender for 96 hours with a 10,000 dollars fine.

The article offers information on a meeting held in Washington D.C. on July 11, 2015 which featured Councilman Kenyan McDuffie, Councilwoman LaRuby May and Assistant Police Chief Diane Groomes to discuss various issues like synthetic drugs, mass incarceration and violence against women.

A calendar of events for the South Florida area from June 18-27, 2015 is presented, including a community forum entitled "Dangers of Flakka and Other Synthetic Drugs," the Father's Day Fishing Tournament and the Youth Scholarship & Entrepreneurship Training.

The article reports on the synthetic drug originating in China named alpha-PVP commonly known as flakka, which was blamed for deaths in Broward County, Florida, as it causes exaggerated strength and paranoid hallucination, with the shooting of Javoris Washington on May 21, 2015 as the latest.

The article reports on the warning issued by the Attorney General, Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Poison Center about the new, deadly forms of synthetic drugs which resulted in increased reports of illness, emergency room visits and deaths.

The article presents the letters sent by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to dietary supplements manufacturers warning them about the dangers of the stimulant synthetic amphetamine, ß -Methylphenethylamine (BMPEA), in the U.S.

The article reports that Bikram Singh Majithia, an Indian politician, has been named as a suspect in a synthetic drug scam.

The article reports that Bassam Honeini, an Arab American, has been charged with supplying Cloud 9 synthetic drug to retailers in Michigan.

The article offers news briefs in the U.S. as of May 7, 2014 including the House approval of a commission that will study the development of a women's history museum, the arrest of more than 150 synthetic drug makers and sellers and the shooting over deer feeding dispute in Minneapolis, Minnesota.