Nitazenes and xylazine: what’s behind the rise of dangerous synthetic drugs?
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The Deadly Impact of Synthetic Opioids
The chapter explores the tragic consequences of nitazenes and xylazine, potent synthetic opioids, on communities in the US and UK, shedding light on their rise and the dangers they pose. It also discusses the detection of these drugs in the illegal drug supply and the alarming increase in fatalities linked to their usage.
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