A more potent form of fentanyl is contributing to the thousands of overdose deaths that happen every year, health officials warn.



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CDC warns of new drug more deadly than fentanyl

A more potent form of fentanyl is contributing to the thousands of overdose deaths that happen every year, health officials warn.   An extremely powerful derivative of fentanyl, called carfentanil, was detected in 513 overdose deaths between 2021 and early 2024, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Carfentanil…

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Deadly illicit drugs called nitazenes are coming into Australia and being sold to unsuspecting users as anything from cocaine, MDMA, GHB or even counterfeit prescription medications, the Australia Federal Police (AFP) have warned.
Nitazenes are synthetic opioids and come in a variety of forms, including powders, tablets, nasal sprays, and even vape liquids.
Even if someone was aware they were buying an opioid, the strength of nitazenes—which is …

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‘Greater Threat Than Fentanyl’: Deadly Opioids Being Imported to Australia, AFP Warns

Authorities have issued a warning over a synthetic opioid ﻿considered "10 times more potent than fentanyl" after police intercepted more than 60 imports of the drug over the past two years.The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is particularly concerned about the nitazenes contained in cocaine, MDMA, GHB and counterfeit pharmaceuticals.The drug is sold in a variety of forms including powders, tablets, nasal sprays and vape liquids.READ MORE: Billio…

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Police sound alarm bells over drug '10 times more potent than fentanyl'

Johnny Ohta walks by teens camped out on a stairwell at the University District Youth Center, a drop-in center where he’s connected with youth in addiction for the better part of two decades. Read more...

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Against fentanyl’s deadly odds, Seattle team gets creative to help youth

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Human overdoses on the rise from rhinoceros anesthetic that's 100 times more potent than fentanyl

Health officials are warning about a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl that has caused deaths in 37 states in recent years. The drug, called carfentanil, is a derivative of fentanyl that was designed to tranquilize elephants, and is the most potent commercial opioid on the market. There were 513 overdoses from carfentanil between […]

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New drug 100 times more deadly than fentanyl kills hundreds across 37 states

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100 times stronger than morphine, is causing a dangerous crisis in America, particularly in Hennepin County, where opioid-related deaths have increased by 14% in the African American community and 56% in the Hispanic community. The post How to stay safe amid rising fentanyl crisis appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

CDC warns of new drug more deadly than fentanyl

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