CINCINNATI, Ohio — Addiction recovery experts in Ohio are warning families about a synthetic drug they say could be up to 100 times more potent than fentanyl and has been linked to nearly 50 overdoses in the state over the last three months.
The National Institute of Health identifies the substance as N-propionitrile chlorphine, or cyclorphine. The substance is also referred to as cychlorphine and was first detected by the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education in August 2024.
According to the National Institute of Health, the substance has been found in a range of drugs, including oxycodone, methamphetamine and cocaine. With the drug emerging across Ohio, recovery centers including TruHealing Cincinnati are reminding families about the possible risks…