Overdose – Information and Response

The working group Working Group on Data Coordination and Early Warnings Regarding the Drug Epidemic issues alerts about counterfeit intoxicating and addictive substances that may pose a threat to people’s lives and health. The alert system is based on a broad network of institutions and service providers.

Alerts currently in effect

• Yellow alert, 13 May 2026 - Counterfeit Xanax/alprazolam in circulation (.pdf)

Previous alerts

• Warning about counterfeit OxyContin tablets

• (16 July 2025)

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