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California overdose death linked to opioid three times stronger than fentanyl, federal prosecutors say

Protonitazene, a potent synthetic opioid, led to the first known U.S. death linked to its distribution, highlighting the risks in the opioid crisis.

Deadly new drugs found in fake medicines in the UK

Counterfeit medicines bought online contain lethal nitazenes linked to hundreds of deaths, with over 100 cases reported in the UK.

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New class of opioids that may be more potent than fentanyl emerges globally

The emergence of nitazenes poses a significant threat to public health due to their potency and availability in the illicit market.

Woman found dead at 41 is latest east London victim of novel synthetic opioid

Rising deaths from synthetic opioids like protonitazine in East London are alarming.
Laura Handford's death underscores the dangers associated with novel opioids.
Coroner emphasizes the need for public health intervention regarding drug overdoses.

Australian demand for overdose drug naloxone more than doubles after spike in synthetic opioid deaths

Demand for naloxone nearly doubled as new drug users respond to rising overdose risks from synthetic opioids.
Health authorities advise all drug users to carry naloxone following rising overdose deaths.

Synthetic opioids could fuel second wave' of UK drug deaths crisis, experts warn

The UK could face a second wave of drug deaths due to an influx of synthetic opioids, including nitazenes, which are 500 times stronger than heroin.
Synthetic opioids are becoming increasingly prevalent in Europe as the Taliban's crackdown on opium production limits the supply of heroin.

New class of opioids that may be more potent than fentanyl emerges globally

The emergence of nitazenes poses a significant threat to public health due to their potency and availability in the illicit market.

Woman found dead at 41 is latest east London victim of novel synthetic opioid

Rising deaths from synthetic opioids like protonitazine in East London are alarming.
Laura Handford's death underscores the dangers associated with novel opioids.
Coroner emphasizes the need for public health intervention regarding drug overdoses.

Australian demand for overdose drug naloxone more than doubles after spike in synthetic opioid deaths

Demand for naloxone nearly doubled as new drug users respond to rising overdose risks from synthetic opioids.
Health authorities advise all drug users to carry naloxone following rising overdose deaths.

Synthetic opioids could fuel second wave' of UK drug deaths crisis, experts warn

The UK could face a second wave of drug deaths due to an influx of synthetic opioids, including nitazenes, which are 500 times stronger than heroin.
Synthetic opioids are becoming increasingly prevalent in Europe as the Taliban's crackdown on opium production limits the supply of heroin.
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Feds bust Connecticut dealers accused of selling counterfeit pills throughout the U.S.

A significant counterfeit pill operation was uncovered in Connecticut, highlighting the dangers of synthetic opioids and the dark web's role in drug distribution.

Smoking drugs now linked to more fatal overdoses than injections

Crime scene investigations show an increase in overdose deaths from smoking and a decrease in deaths from injection.
Over 109,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2022, with nearly 70% involving synthetic opioids.
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