Fentanyl, Gulf of Mexico

Why are dolphins in Gulf of Mexico testing positive for fentanyl? What experts say
Photo by Steven Van Elk via Unsplash A study out of Texas has revealed the presence of fentanyl and other pharmaceuticals in dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. Researchers from Texas A&M—Corpus Christi sampled tissue from 89 free-swimming common bottlenose ...
Fentanyl found in Gulf of Mexico dolphins, study finds
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, was found in 24 dolphins, according to the university. Researchers also found carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant for painful musculoskeletal injuries, and meprobamate, a sedative and anxiolytic drug for treating anxiety disorders.
Traces of fentanyl and other drugs found in bottleneck dolphins in Gulf of Mexico
Several researchers at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi are peeling back the layers after finding traces of the drug in bottleneck dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico.
Fentanyl Traces Found In Blubber Of Wild Dolphins In Gulf Of Mexico
Traces of other pharmaceuticals, including muscle relaxants and sedatives, were also found in blubber samples.
Fentanyl detected in Texas dolphins, new study says
The fentanyl crisis in the U.S. is affecting more than just humans. Researchers at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi have detected traces of fentanyl in the blubber of more than two dozen common bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico.
Traces of fentanyl and other drugs found in bottleneck dolphins
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