"Emergence of Nitazenes in Philadelphia Overdoses"
The Philadelphia medical examiner’s office found powerful synthetic opioids called nitazene analogues in at least five overdose deaths in the last two years, suspecting their involvement in a dozen more. These drugs, up to 40 times stronger than fentanyl, are contributing to the city's rising overdose deaths, making the illegal drug market even more toxic. Nitazenes, like fentanyl, can be produced in a lab and are difficult to detect outside of a lab, posing a new danger to the drug supply. Health officials urge people to carry naloxone and be aware of the potential presence of nitazenes in illicit drugs.