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Arizona Laws for Heroin, Fentanyl, and Other Opioids<\/h1>\n
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In Arizona, the battle against the opioid crisis is reflected by the stringent laws in the state. Arizona laws treat opioids as Schedule I and II controlled substances. This indicates the drug\u2019s high risk for drug abuse and lack of accepted medical use.<\/p>\r\n

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape in Arizona that governs heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids. It details the state\u2019s drug laws, penalties, and the effort of the state to curb the opioid crisis.<\/p>\r\n

Opioid Crisis in Arizona<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Arizona is facing an opioid crisis, with the state recording the highest number<\/a> of opioid-related deaths in the past decade. Between June 2017 and June 2018, the state recorded 812 deaths from suspected opioid overdose, while 5,202 suffered from drug overdose. The state saw this issue in every county and zip code, highlighting the crime’s pervasive nature.<\/p>\r\n

The common sources of opioid abuse are misuse, wrong prescription, or overprescription. For instance, in a county with a population of 200,000, four doctors prescribed more than six million opioids in one year.<\/p>\r\n

Action Against the Opioid Crisis<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

In response to this crisis, Arizona implemented several measures. In June 2017, Governor Ducey announced a statewide emergency. He provided a mandate to report in real-time opioid overdoses in the state.<\/p>\r\n

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)<\/a> developed an Opioid Action Plan that focuses on preventing the abuse of opioid prescriptions. The plan also expanded the access to treatment and distribution of naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdose.<\/p>\r\n

Understanding Arizona\u2019s Drug Schedule<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Arizona’s Revised Statutes<\/a> provide details about Arizona\u2019s drug schedule. It ranges from Schedule I to Schedule V, and the laws sort it based on the possible risk of drug abuse and the dangers posed by the drug.<\/p>\r\n

In Arizona, heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids fall under the following drug schedule:<\/p>\r\n

Schedule I<\/b><\/p>\r\n