What is cychlorphine? Dangerous new drug hits Austin streets

What is cychlorphine? Dangerous new drug hits Austin streets

Two University of Texas-related social media accounts are warning people about a drug going around. It is tied to recent overdoses across the country.

Public Health Alert: Cychlorphine, a Highly Potent Emerging Synthetic Opioid

Public health and safety partners nationwide are warning about cychlorphine, an emerging synthetic opioid identified in the illicit drug supply across the United States. Cychlorphine belongs to a class of novel synthetic opioids known as “orphines.” It has been found on its own and in combination with fentanyl and other substances, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and counterfeit pills made to resemble prescription medications.The Office of N…

DEA Warns Colorado of New Opioid Cychlorphine

DEA's Rocky Mountain Division warns cychlorphine, an opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl, is spreading near Colorado's borders.