Homeland Security's Mullin draws on family drug history to warn of 'new opioid crisis'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is speaking out about the dangers of synthetic drugs. The recent drug-related deaths of two college students in Mississippi prompted Mullin to recall a family member’s struggles with synthetic drug use. He is using this personal connection to highlight a potential new opioid crisis.

• Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is warning about synthetic drugs.
• The deaths of two college students in Mississippi due to drugs influenced his stance.
• Mullin shared a personal memory of a relative involved with synthetic drugs.
• He believes these incidents signal a potential new opioid crisis.