HOUSTON (CW39) – Houston health officials and the Houston DEA are sounding the alarm on Cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid significantly more powerful than fentanyl that has surfaced in the local street drug supply. With five fatal poisonings already confirmed in the Houston area, authorities are warning residents that this “new fentanyl” is often disguised as legitimate prescription medication.
What to Know
- Danger: Cychlorphine is more potent than fentanyl and highly lethal.
- Local Impact: 5 deaths have been reported in the Houston area recently.
- Appearance: Often found in counterfeit pills that look like real prescriptions.
- Action: Experts urge the public to share awareness to prevent further loss of life.
Why is Cychlorphine appearing in Houston now?
The rise of Cychlorphine is part of a dangerous trend where synthetic chemists slightly alter molecular structures to stay ahead of law enforcement and regulations. Since before 2009, Houston’s status as a major transportation hub has made a primary entry point for these emerging substances before as it spread across the country.
Because Cychlorphine is even more potent than fentanyl, the window for life-saving intervention after an overdose is incredibly small. Law enforcement is working to trace the local supply chain, but the priority right now is public education.
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How can I spot a counterfeit Cychlorphine pill?
The terrifying reality is that you often cannot distinguish a Cychlorphine-laced pill from a real one with the naked eye. These counterfeit pills are manufactured to mimic the color, shape, and stamps of legitimate medications like Oxycodone or Xanax.
The CDC continues to reinforce that the only safe way to consume medication is through a licensed pharmacy. Health advocates suggest that families keep Narcan on hand, although they warn that Cychlorphine’s high potency may require multiple doses to reverse an overdose.
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