The DEA is warning of an influx of nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that's more potent than fentanyl
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The DEA is warning of an influx of nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that's more potent than fentanyl

According to recent reports, the DEA is warning of an influx of nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that are more potent than fentanyl and can be resistant to reversal by Narcan (naloxone). These drugs are produced by Chinese chemical networks and smuggled into the U.S. and Mexico. John Clayton, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Birmingham District Officer, New Orleans Division, joins Newell to talk about why the DEA is warning to "not be caught off guard by this deadly, Narcan-resistant opioid from China.

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