The DEA banned a drug some opioid users called a miracle

Ars Technica • 11/4/2026

Summary

The DEA has banned a drug that some opioid users referred to as a miracle. Researchers indicate that this Schedule I ban could hinder studies of a promising opioid treatment.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

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StatusActive
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