There’s Never Been a More Dangerous Time to Use Street Drugs. Here’s Why.

Synthetic opioids are reshaping the global drug trade, and nitazenes—highly potent and often deadlier than fentanyl—are at the center of the storm. First synthesized decades ago, these drugs have re-emerged in illicit markets, fueling overdose spikes from the UK to North America. Cheap to produce and easy to smuggle, nitazenes are slipping into heroin supplies, often without users knowing. As law enforcement scrambles to contain the threat, experts warn that without decisive action, these synthetic opioids could redefine the next phase of the drug crisis worldwide.

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Philip A. Berry

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