DOJ orders emergency Schedule I ban on three synthetic opioid compounds

The Department of Justice announced the emergency scheduling of three potent opioid compounds that it says pose an imminent hazard to public safety, according to a DOJ press release.

DOJ orders emergency Schedule I ban on three synthetic opioid compounds

TL;DR

  • DOJ announces emergency scheduling of three opioid compounds.
  • These compounds are considered an imminent hazard to public safety.
  • The scheduling is a response to public safety concerns.