DIThe Distraction Index

#opioid crisis

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage

0Hype

2Noise

5.1Avg Dmg

12.8Avg Hype

WEEK 94Oct 11 – 17

NOISE2026-10-13

CVS Settles DOJ Opioid Prescription Case

Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate

WEEK 87Aug 23 – 29

NOISE2026-08-23

Trump Administration Shifts Drug Enforcement Focus Away from Fentanyl

Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate