OT: Nitazenes -- powerful synthetic opioids

This is the first time I have heard about nitazenes, synthetic opioids that are five times more powerful than fentanyl. They are mixed with many other drugs, including heroin, cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy, in illegal nasal sprays and vapes and benzodiazepines (Xanax and Valium). In May, two young Londoners died after taking what authorities believe was oxycodone laced with nitazenes upon returning home from a nightclub. Dealers buy potent nitazenes cheaply and mix them with bulking agents such as caffeine and paracetamol (Tylenol) to strengthen the product being sold and make significant profits.

China is the biggest source of nitazenes.

With Afghanistan cracking down on opium production the dealers will substitute synthetic opioids like nitazenes.

Look for a resurgence of opioid overdoses and fatalities.

https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/nitazenes-opioid-drug-crisis-ded1a3b9?mod=hp_featst_pos4

Wendy

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It feels weird giving this post a thumbs up.

Some are up to 43X more powerful than fentanyl.

https://www.oas.org/ext/DesktopModules/MVC/OASDnnModules/Views/Item/Download.aspx?type=1&id=1045&lang=1

Something tells me that putting tariffs on Chinese goods will not restrict the flow.

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Something tells me that Xi n CCP remembers the Opium Wars.
Not only revenge, but also how those “wars” destabilized Chinese society.

Xi n CCP are lying about stopping those chemicals. It don’t matter who is at 1600 PA Ave.

:troll:
ralph

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