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Emerging Drug Threats
Be Aware!
Emerging drugs, which include designer drugs and new psychoactive substances, are substances that have appeared or become more popular in the drug market in recent years. Emerging drugs have unpredictable health effects. They may be as powerful or more powerful than existing drugs, and may be fatal.
- Visit the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for comprehensive drug threat assessments.
- Visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse for the latest research findings.
SFS Pages on MNP
Latest Drug Threats
January 18, 2024
State and Territory Report on Enduring and Emerging Threats
February 6, 2024
Law enforcement seizures of psilocybin mushrooms rose dramatically between 2017-2022
December 17, 2024
Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024.
August 17, 2023
Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached historic highs among adults 35 to 50
National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS)
NDEWS Novel Surveillance
Includes Hotspot Alerts, Rapid Street Reporting, Web Surveillance, and Real-Time 911 Dispatch Data to identify potentially dangerous trends before serious consequences and death.
NDEWS Weekly Briefings
View newsletters with curated information on recent and relevant news, articles, and data related to drug trends in the United States and globally.
Useful Resources
NIDA: In the News
View articles from National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) across news sites.
NIDA Emerging Trends
View articles on the latest emerging trends and patterns in many metropolitan areas and states.