Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis
Published on 19. June 2024
262 pages
979-8-89113-869-8 (ISBN)
Description
Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids have devastated communities all over the United States, fueling the worst drug crisis in American history. Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. America's drug crisis is so severe compared to other countries because of its position in drug supply chains. Mexican cartels import synthetic chemicals from China and make synthetic drugs like fentanyl at very low cost, which are then smuggled through the southern border. Every day, transnational criminal organizations use America's complex highway systems to smuggle illicit drugs, such as deadly fentanyl, into our country. These criminal organizations pose an enormous threat to the United States, as they undermine public safety and flood the streets with drugs.
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- The Fentanyl Crisis in America: Inaction Is No Longer an Option(
- Statement of Dr. Timothy Westlake
- Statement of Timothy W. Westlake, M.D., FFSMB, FACEP
- The Issue
- What Congress Can Do
- Background on Fentanyl Class Scheduling Legislation
- Concerns Raised and Considered
- Increased Incarceration?
- E ect on General Research
- Reversing Overdoses and Medication Assisted Treatment
- Su cient Oversight and Collaboration Across Agencies
- Lethality and Potency, as Deadly as Chemical Weapons
- Theoretical Research Concerns
- Analogues Act of the CSA is Not Su cient
- Concerns over Prosecutions for Non-Bioactive FRSs
- Sentencing Guidelines
- International Coordination (with China Especially)
- Conclusion
- Statement of Erin Rachwal
- Written Statement of Erin Rachwal, MSW, LCSW
- Why We Are Here
- Fentanyl Doesn't Discriminate- Logan's Story
- The Aftermath of an Untimely Death
- Why This Is Important
- Temporary Scheduling of FRS
- Permanent Scheduling of FRS
- Statement of Dr. Jeffrey A. Singer
- Statement of Jeffrey A. Singer, MD, FACS
- Senior Fellow Cato Institute before the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Committee on the Judiciary United States House of Representatives
- Statement of Derek Maltz
- United States House of Representatives House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance
- Hearing Titled, "The Fentanyl Crisis In America: Inaction Is No Longer an Option."
- Statement Of Derek S. Maltz
- Introduction
- Overview
- Chinese Money Laundering Schemes Supporting the Cartels
- Narco-Terrorism and Systemic Corruption
- Some Recommendations to Address Current Crisis
- Conclusion
- References
- Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow of Fentanyl from the Southwest Border(
- Statement of Chairman Clay Higgins July 12, 2023
- Statement of Ranking Member J. Luis Correa July 12, 2023
- Statement of Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson July 12, 2023
- For Immediate Release
- Hearing Statement of Border Security & Enforcement Subcommittee Ranking Member Lou Correa (D-CA)
- Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow of Fentanyl from the Southwest Border, July 12, 2023
- Statement of Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee July 12, 2023
- Texas Statistics
- National Statistics
- H.R. 4272, the Stop Fentanyl Now Act of 2023
- Attachment.-DEA Trafficker-Quantities of "Rainbow Fentanyl" Arrive in New York
- Statement of Kemp L. Chester, Senior Advisor to the Director of National Drug Control Policy, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President
- "Leading the Strategic Response to Disrupt the Flow of Illicit Fentanyl Across Our Borders"
- Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement
- Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence United States House of Representatives
- Prepared Statement of Kemp L. Chester Wednesday, July 12, 2023
- Introduction
- The Environment of Drug Production and Trafficking
- The Administration's Strategic Approach
- Bilateral Relationships with Key Countries
- Strong United States Global Leadership
- Complementing Our Public Safety Efforts with a Strong Public Health Response
- Conclusion
- Statement of Steven W. Cagen, Assistant Director, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Regarding a Hearing on Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow of Fentanyl from the Southwest Border
- Before the U.S. House of Representatives House Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement
- Prepared Statement of Steven W. Cagen Wednesday, July 12, 2023
- Evolution of Transnational Criminal Organizations
- HSI International Efforts
- Transnational Criminal Investigative Unit Program
- National Targeting Center-Investigations
- HSI Domestic Efforts
- Border Enforcement Security Task Forces
- Operation Blue Lotus
- Cyber-Related Efforts
- Cyber Crimes Center
- Illicit Finance-Following the Money
- National Bulk Cash Smuggling Center
- Trade-Based Money Laundering
- Cryptocurrency
- Conclusion
- Statement of James Mandryck, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Intelligence, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Prepared Statement of James Mandryck, July 12, 2023 for a Hearing Before United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement on "Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow of Fen...
- Introduction
- Drug Trends and Interdictions
- Detection and Inspection
- Advance Information and Targeting
- Analysis and Intelligence
- Laboratory Testing
- Collaboration and Information Sharing
- Conclusion
- Statement of George Papadopoulos, Acting Chief of Operations, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Justice
- Prepared Statement of George Papadopoulos July 12, 2023
- The Drug Poisoning Epidemic
- The Drug Enforcement Administration
- Mexican Cartels and Drug Trafficking
- The Sinaloa Cartel
- The Jalisco Cartel
- People's Republic of China and Precursor Chemicals
- Chinese Money-Laundering Operations and the Cartels
- Recent Enforcement Actions Against the Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels and Prc-Based Chemical Suppliers
- The Chapitos Network of the Sinaloa Cartel
- Operation Last Mile
- Operation Killer Chemicals
- Conclusion
- Statement of Tyrone Durham, Director, Nation-State Threats Center, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- H. R. 4272
- In the House of Representatives
- A BILL
- Sec. 3. Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program
- Sec. 4. Prevention and Treatment of Fentanyl-Laced Substance Use
- SEC. 5. Enhanced Law Enforcement Efforts
- SEC. 6. Research
- Sec. 7. Increase in Punishment
- Sec. 8. Exclusion of Fentanyl Drug Testing Equipment from Treatment as "Drug Paraphernalia"
- Sec. 9. Sense of Congress
- Submitted for the Record by Honorable Jackson Lee
- Fentanyl Is Dominating Headlines, But There's a More Comprehensive Drug Problem Happening in Texas
- What Are the Drug Trends?
- Xylazine: A New Threat
- Meth
- Heroin
- Cocaine/Crack
- What Can Be Done?
- Fentanyl Is Dominating Headlines, but There's a More Comprehensive Drug Problem Happening in Texas
- What Are the Drug Trends?
- What Is Fentanyl?
- Xylazine: A New Threat
- Meth
- Heroin
- Cocaine/Crack
- What Can Be Done?
- The Silent Epidemic: Fentanyl and Older Americans(
- Findings
- Recommendations
- The Silent Epidemic: Fentanyl and Older Americans
- Older Americans, Substance Use, and Overdoses
- Substance Use and Aging: Grandfamilies and Falling Life Expectancy
- Responding to the Crisis: Improving Data, Research, and Prevention
- Responding to the Crisis: Supply Reduction and Border Security
- Conclusion
- The Following Tips Can Help You or a Loved One Avoid Overdose
- References
- Index
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