Beyond Fentanyl: A Case for Investments in Drug Checking Infrastructure and Real-Time Drug Supply Surveillance

Published on October 7, 2025
This Expert Column argues for immediate investment in advanced drug checking infrastructure, operational funding for trained harm reduction providers, and modernization of federal and state surveillance systems.
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New podcast on adapting to climate change; Japan Fest comes to NOMA; the case for drug checking

October 7, 2025
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a Japanese culture and heritage festival coming to New Orleans. We also hear about a new podcast series on climate change in the Gulf South, and hear about drug checking in the Netherlands.

⚠️ MULTIPLE HIGH DOSE MDMA TABLETS FOUND IN NSW ⚠️⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ High dose MDMA pills and capsules have been detected in NSW.⁠ ...

October 8, 2025
⚠️ MULTIPLE HIGH DOSE MDMA TABLETS FOUND IN NSW ⚠️⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠High dose MDMA pills and capsules have been detected in NSW.⁠ ⁠These pills contain a higher dose than usually expected in MDMA pills circulating in NSW.⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Effects to look out for:⁠ ⁠- Feeling really hot and sweaty⁠ ⁠- Racing pulse/heart or light-headedness⁠ ⁠- Rigid muscles (e.g. difficulty walking)⁠ ⁠- Uncontrolled repetitive movements⁠ â