NYT
Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Estonia saw fentanyl overdoses decline by 2018 following enforcement and treatment efforts. Beginning in the following years, new synthetic opioids emerged in the country, according to reporting on Estonian drug policy. Authorities implemented additional regulatory and enforcement measures to address the new substances. The specific drugs and timeline of their emergence were not detailed in available sources.
