Health officials warn of emerging synthetic opioid up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl

KALAMAZOO, Mich. β€” The newest warning from health officials is circulating as the opioid epidemic continues, this time involving a drug up to 10 times more powerful and undetectable.

The synthetic opioid is known as Cychlorphine (N-Propionitrile Chlorphine), and is known to be involved in at least 55 deaths, with potential to continue spreading across the nation.

β€œIt can be scary for us in public health and for those who suffer from substance use disorder,” said Matt Johnson, public information officer with the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department…

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