Drug Busts Are Linked to More Overdoses and Deaths

 Drug Busts Are Linked to More Overdoses and Deaths

New research links law enforcement seizures of opioids and stimulants to a spike in fatal and nonfatal overdoses in nearby areas.

As the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) celebrates its 50th birthday, new research highlights how counterproductive its mission is. Published in the American Journal of Public Health, the resear…