India’s ‘Zombie Drug’ Link Sparks Alarm Across West Africa

India-made tapentadol pills linked to growing opioid crisis across West Africa

Highlights Millions of high-strength tapentadol tablets from India are reaching West Africa. Officials say tapentadol is now being mixed into the street drug kush. Several African governments say the products are unauthorized or illegal. Investigators linked seized tapentadol consignments to Indian pharmaceutical firms. Health workers warn children and students are increasingly using tapentadol. Millions of India-made tapentadol tablets are con…

India’s ‘Zombie Drug’ Link Sparks Alarm Across West Africa

Highlights: Millions of tapentadol pills from India are reaching West Africa. Officials say the drug is being mixed into the “zombie drug” kush. Several African countries say the pills are illegal. Investigators linked seized tablets to Indian pharmaceutical firms. Health workers warn children and students are now using the drug.Millions of tapentadol tablets from India are helping fuel a growing opioid crisis across West Africa, according to of…