Hoosiers warned of new drug spreading throughout Midwest

The Marion County Public Health Department is warning Hoosiers about a dangerous new drug that’s spreading throughout the Midwest.

Health officials said cychlorphine, described as a “designer drug,” is 10 times more potent than fentanyl and can be fatal even with just a microscopic amount.

Cychlorphine, also known as N-Propionitrile Chlorphine, belongs to a new subclass of synthetic opioids known as “orphine analogues.” The health department said these drugs have developed a reputation for their immense potency…

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