Graeme Irvine, senior coroner for East London, highlighted the alarming rise in deaths from novel synthetic opioids like protonitazine, emphasizing its 100 times greater potency than heroin.
The tragic case of Laura Handford brings attention to the dangerous prevalence of synthetic opioids, as toxicology reports indicated the presence of four different drugs, including the highly potent protonitazine.
With the increasing number of fatalities tied to synthetic opioids, local health authorities are being alerted to the urgency of addressing this public health crisis in Newham.
Police found drugs paraphernalia at the scene, indicating Laura Handford's known drug use, reinforcing the importance of addressing the escalation of drug-related deaths in East London.
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