
Joseph D’Orazio
Toxicology and addiction specialist
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Feb 20, 2024 • 17min
Nitazenes and xylazine: what’s behind the rise of dangerous synthetic drugs?
Social affairs correspondent Robert Booth discusses the rise of fatal synthetic opioids known as nitazenes in the UK, while toxicology specialist Dr Joseph D’Orazio highlights the emergence of xylazine in the illegal drug supply. They delve into the alarming increase in drug-related deaths, the dangers of these synthetic drugs, and the challenges in treating withdrawal symptoms.