Jul 14, 2024 · Illegal sales of fentanyl, a potent and highly addictive opioid, have increased significantly in South Korea, raising concerns among authorities and the public alike. Data obtained by Rep. Kim...

Jun 2, 2023 · High-ranking officials reviewed the risks of fentanyl spreading in Korea and discussed ways to increase resources both to fight drug crimes and to help those addicted recover quickly with state...

Mar 30, 2023 · South Korea, which has so far been referred to as a drug-free country, is on the brink of being consumed by fentanyl. Teenagers, the future of Korea, are being exposed to the risks of drug addiction due to irresponsible prescriptions and a flawed system.

Jul 15, 2024 · SEOUL – Illegal sales of fentanyl, a potent and highly addictive opioid, have increased significantly in South Korea, raising concerns among authorities and the public alike. Data obtained by Rep. Kim Yoon of the Democratic Party reveals that there were 202 online cases of illegal fentanyl sales detected by June 27 this year.

Jan 1, 2023 · In Korea, the illicit use of the fentanyl patch by adolescents has become a big social issue. They put the patch in aluminum foil and heat it to inhale the fumes. They have taken advantage of the laxity of some hospitals that prescribed fentanyl patches without checking past medical history or identification [ 8 ].

Apr 13, 2023 · Authorities are as well seeing more synthetic cannabinoids and opioids like fentanyl, which is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine.

Fentanyl, known for its high risk of abuse , was the second most commonly prescribed opioid when categorized by ingredient (combining all formulations). The abuse of fentanyl has become a significant global issue , and has recently emerged as a societal issue in South Korea as well .

Jun 22, 2023 · One out of 10 teenagers said they have used fentanyl patches, a form of narcotic painkiller, a study showed Thursday.

Jan 18, 2025 · A comprehensive evaluation of drug cases in Seoul and its metropolitan areas in 2022, described a patient [age and sex not stated], who developed fentanyl poisoning following acute overdose during treatment with fentanyl [indication, dosage, route and duration of treatment to reaction onset not stated].

May 20, 2020 · JAKARTA (Reuters) - Myanmar police say they have seized a huge haul of liquid fentanyl, the first time one of the dangerous synthetic opioids that have ravaged North America has been found in...