Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids
The drivers behind U.S. overdose deaths have changed in the last ten years. Today's problem largely comes from illicitly manufactured synthetic opioid powders, particularly fentanyl, often from China. In this video summarizing testimony presented before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism and Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, on July 25, 2019, RAND's Bryce Pardo says that Congress and executive agencies will need to look beyond available drug policy tools when considering responses.
