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Gov. Beshear takes step to stop sale of ‘gas station heroin’

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Tianeptine has been linked to serious harm, overdoses and death. Officials say reports of bad reactions and unwanted effects are increasing. People with a history of opioid-use disorder or dependence may be at particular risk of abusing taneptine. The drug is approved for use in other parts of the world.

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Beshear makes move to stop sale of 'gas station heroin' in Kentucky - WNKY News 40 Television

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear signed an emergency regulation today classifying all products containing tianeptine as a schedule one controlled substance. Tianeptine is an unregulated drug known as “gas station heroin” that produces opioid-like effects. It’s available online, in convenience stores and gas stations but has no known medical use. There are dangerous claims that the drug treats anxiety, depression and pain, but the U.S. Food and…

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