Ohio warns of dangerous new substances appearing in drug supply

The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) has issued new warnings after dangerous substances have been found in the state’s drug supply.

These substances, which include synthetic opioids and veterinary sedatives, significantly increase the risk of deadly overdoses.

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The center said orphine analogs, medetomidine and xylazine have appeared in seized drug samples and suspected overdose incidents throughout Ohio.

These synthetic drugs often mimic the effects of controlled opioids but are particularly dangerous because of their potency and unpredictable nature…

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