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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

Shocking new report finds this drug is more deadly than fentanyl

A relatively unknown and dangerous opioid is killing hundreds as authorities scramble to warn people about the drug, a new report reveals.

Synthetic opioids known as nitazenes, which are stronger than fentanyl and mostly come from China, have killed hundreds of people in Europe, The Wall Street Journal reports. Just trace amounts of the drug can trigger a fatal overdose.

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