Nitazenes in Europe – How Should We Prepare? – European Harm Reduction Network

Nitazenes in Europe – How Should We Prepare? – European Harm Reduction Network

Date: May 9, 2025  Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM (CEST) Background In recent years, Europe has seen early warning signs of an emerging synthetic opioid crisis. While heroin remains the primary opioid of concern, the rise of nitazenes—potent synthetic opioids with unpredictable effects—poses a growing threat. Unlike traditional opioids, nitazenes are often found in counterfeit medications or mixed with other substances, increasing the risk of overdose an…