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Emerging Threats in the Opioid Crisis: The Rise of Nitazenes

  • RJ 

The opioid epidemic continues to evolve, presenting new challenges in public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a staggering number of deaths related to fentanyl overdoses in a recent 12-month period. As the battle against fentanyl continues, a new class of synthetic opioids, known as nitazenes, is emerging as a potential threat, possibly eclipsing the current fentanyl crisis in severity. Nitazenes: A New Class of Synthetic Opioids Originally developed in the late 1950s by CIBA (now… Read More »Emerging Threats in the Opioid Crisis: The Rise of Nitazenes

The Lethal Effects of Fentanyl: Understanding the Risks

  • RJ 

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is notorious for its potency and the severe health risks it poses, including lethal consequences. It’s essential to understand the dangers associated with Fentanyl use, as its effects are often underestimated. This post aims to highlight the lethal effects of Fentanyl to raise awareness and encourage caution. The Potency of Fentanyl Fentanyl is up to 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin. Even a tiny amount can lead to overdose… Read More »The Lethal Effects of Fentanyl: Understanding the Risks