#nitazenes

#nitazenes

The UK is facing a surge in deaths due to super-strength street drugs like nitazenes, prompting urgent government responses and highlighting challenges in detecting and addressing the crisis. [ more ]

Super-strength synthetic opioids, such as nitazenes, are becoming increasingly prevalent in Europe, potentially replacing dwindling heroin supplies.

Experts warn of a growing public health threat due to the contamination of various substances with nitazenes and the rising number of fatal overdoses. [ more ]

Synthetic opioids 250 times stronger than heroin, known as nitazenes, are infiltrating British prisons.

Drug treatment services warn of a potential spike in drug deaths due to a shortage of heroin from the Taliban opium ban. [ more ]