{"id":2205865,"date":"2024-07-19T17:59:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T08:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2205865"},"modified":"2024-07-22T17:37:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T08:37:21","slug":"alarm-as-illegal-fentanyl-sale-grips-south-korean-youth-fueling-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/07\/alarm-as-illegal-fentanyl-sale-grips-south-korean-youth-fueling-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Alarm as illegal fentanyl sale grips South Korean youth, fueling addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

New government data revealing a rise in online fentanyl purchases by South Korean teenagers has ignited a debate over how to tackle the country\u2019s growing problem and prevent misuse of the highly addictive pain medication.<\/span><\/p>\n

Data obtained by <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> from Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Yoon’s office shows that authorities detected over 200 cases of illegal online fentanyl sales from January to June, an increase from the 62 cases detected throughout 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) reported a rise in fentanyl patch prescriptions among teenagers in the data. In 2022, healthcare providers issued 2,014 prescriptions, which rose to 2,424 in 2023. By April 2024, doctors had already dispensed 518 prescriptions to 106 teenagers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Experts have cautioned that these statistics may reflect Seoul\u2019s stricter anti-drug regulations rather than a genuine increase in fentanyl usage, urging a careful interpretation of the data. They stressed the importance of prevention, education and enhanced data accuracy to effectively combat the rise in fentanyl use.<\/span><\/p>\n

INCREASING USE OF FENTANYL PATCHES<\/b><\/p>\n

MFDS data reveals fentanyl patches are being prescribed to teenagers, despite regulations limiting such prescriptions to patients aged 18 and older.<\/span><\/p>\n

Between January and April this year, 106 teenagers aged 19 and under received 518 prescriptions, resulting in the dispensing of 749 fentanyl patches. Last year, 383 teenagers within the same age group were prescribed fentanyl patches.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the data highlights a rise in fentanyl patch prescriptions among patients under 19, experts caution against drawing premature conclusions.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s difficult to fully interpret the data based on the numbers alone, as the increase in figures might be due to increased crackdowns from authorities,\u201d said Paek Seung Mann, a professor of medicinal chemistry at Gyeongsang National University, stressing the need for more comprehensive data.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheong Jae-hoon, a professor of pharmacy studies at Jeonbuk University, echoed this sentiment, noting that the data does not contain exactly what kinds of patients are being prescribed fentanyl.<\/span><\/p>\n

Noting that doctors typically prescribe fentanyl to patients suffering from chronic pain, the experts explained that while more data is needed, the increase in teen usage of fentanyl patches is cause for concern. <\/span><\/p>\n

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From left, Fentanyl patches and pills | Image: Wikimedia Commons<\/a>, Drug Enforcement Administration Flickr<\/a>, edited by Korea Pro<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

POTENCY AND ADDICTIVE NATURE<\/b><\/p>\n

Cheong explained that fentanyl is derived from opium and is about 100 times stronger than morphine, making it more convenient for patients requiring potent painkillers and \u201cincredibly addictive.\u201d He noted that people who use the drug experience pain relief and euphoria, which can lead to a shift from medical to recreational use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoon Heung-hee, a professor of global addiction rehabilitation counseling at Namseoul University\u2019s Graduate School of International Studies, told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> that fentanyl\u2019s popularity among youth may stem from its easy accessibility, low cost, ease of use and the difficulty of detection by authorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoon also noted that \u201cteenagers often manage to get prescriptions from doctors who might not be vigilant enough, allowing them to obtain fentanyl easily from hospital-linked pharmacies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoon also noted that law enforcement cannot easily detect fentanyl use. For instance, while police can identify methamphetamine abuse via hair samples, fentanyl typically only remains detectable in the body for 12 to 24 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

FIGHTING BACK<\/b><\/p>\n

As fentanyl becomes the drug of choice among a growing number of people, experts like Chung Hee-sun, a professor of forensic toxicology at Sungkyunkwan University, have begun advocating for stricter guidelines on prescribing the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n

Noting that the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. also began with doctors prescribing the drug without close oversight, Chung said, \u201cFentanyl should be prescribed carefully, not just because patients, specifically teenage patients, demand it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In response to concerns over fentanyl misuse, South Korea’s MFDS has launched a comprehensive crackdown on the over-prescription of fentanyl patches. The <\/span>initiative<\/span><\/a> involves a coordinated effort with local police and municipal authorities to inspect 21 medical institutions suspected of inappropriate prescribing practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting July 14, the MFDS also <\/span>mandated<\/span><\/a> that doctors and dentists must review patients’ medica<\/span>l<\/span> histories before prescribing any fentanyl-based narcotics. Under this regulation, healthcare providers are required to examine patients’ prescription records from the past year and have the authority to withhold medication if there are indications of drug abuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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MFDS director Oh Yu-kyung speaks at the ceremony for the 38th International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26, 2024 | Image: ROK Ministry of Food and Drug Safety<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

SURGE IN ONLINE SALES<\/b><\/p>\n

The MFDS recorded 202 cases of illegal online fentanyl sales between Jan. 1 and June 21 this year, a significant increase from the 62 cases reported throughout 2023. Experts expressed concern over these figures, suggesting that the government needs to address the covert nature of online fentanyl transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheong of Jeonbuk National University pointed out that the ease of acquiring fentanyl online indicates that a growing number of people use the drug recreationally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIndividuals who need the drug for legitimate reasons can simply go to the hospital. It\u2019s those who want to use it recreationally who go online to buy it,\u201d Cheong said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s likely that those online drug dealers are getting their fentanyl from abroad. The full scope of these illegal activities is unclear, so we need to use enhanced methods to combat them,\u201d Cheong added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chung of Sunggyunkwan University noted the challenges of tracking illicitly imported fentanyl, as smugglers can easily disguise them as other drugs. Chung told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> that the police, customs officials and other law enforcement authorities must coordinate to prevent the further flow of illegal fentanyl into the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a <\/span>Dec. 2023<\/span><\/a> report, the MFDS found that online drug dealers use social media and encrypted internet messaging services like Telegram to sell their products, including fentanyl, making them even more challenging to track.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While the MFDS has been actively identifying websites that online drug dealers use and requesting the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) block them, the process is notably slow. According to MFDS data reviewed by <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>, it can take up to two months for the KSCS to shut down a website.<\/span><\/p>\n

NEED FOR A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH<\/b><\/p>\n

However, some experts stress that the growing fentanyl problem requires a more comprehensive approach, including the implementation of educational and preventive measures, involving experts in policymaking and establishing a legal framework that prioritizes reporting and rehabilitation over punishment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhile there are deferred prosecution policies, we need more lenient measures such as warnings or mandatory education rather than immediate legal action under the Narcotics Control Act,\u201d Yoon said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Paek concurred, stating that the initial measures introduced by the MFDS were a positive start, but the current rehabilitation system in South Korea is primarily geared toward methamphetamine users, often relying on sedatives to help wean addicts off the drug. He told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> that this approach is unsuitable for fentanyl users.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFentanyl requires a different strategy. You can\u2019t simply taper off fentanyl with sedatives,\u201d Paek said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He called for the development of a specialized rehabilitation program tailored to fentanyl users, noting that its non-existence reflects South Korea’s inexperience with this drug.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough South Korea’s current risk level is not as severe as it is in the U.S., inaction could escalate the threat,\u201d Cheong warned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by John Lee<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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