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Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Counterfeit pills sold in Mexican pharmacies found to contain fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine
A UCLA-led study provides the first scientific evidence that brick and mortar pharmacies in Northern Mexican tourist towns are selling counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine. These pills are sold mainly to US tourists, and are often passed off as controlled substances such as Oxycodone, Percocet, and Adderall.