As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still ‘behind the eight ball’

Experts state the United States remains "behind the eight ball" in addressing the evolving fentanyl crisis. This assessment comes as the Trump administration's "militarised approach" and reductions to health programs are seen as hindering progress against the deadly opioid. These actions threaten to exacerbate the ongoing public health emergency, which continues to claim thousands of lives annually across the nation. The crisis has evolved significantly, presenting new challenges for prevention, treatment, and interdiction efforts.