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Med's Ryan Marino says most fentanyl enters the U.S. through legal ports by citizens, not migrants

MEDIA | November 7, 2024
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The GuardianRyan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, criticized political strategies focused on border security, noting most fentanyl enters the U.S. through legal ports by citizens, not migrants. He warned that supply-focused crackdowns can push users toward riskier sources, worsening overdoses instead of addressing addiction needs and prevention.

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