Protonitazene and other Nitazene Drugs - Frankenstein Opioids

Nitazines: Frankenstein Opioids

There are several new synthetic opioids on the streets known as “nitazines:” protonitazene, isotononitazine, and others.  These drugs are even more deadly than fentanyl, which has been credited for causing accidental overdose to become the number one killer of people aged 18 to 45 and single-handedly lowering the life expectancy in the US.

Protonitazene

Protonitazene is a synthetic opioid drug that is chemically related to fentanyl and has potent analgesic (pain-relieving) effects. It is a novel psychoactive substance that has been sold online as a designer drug and is not approved for medical use.

Protonitazene is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, which means that it has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. It is also illegal in many other countries.

Like other opioids, protonitazene works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and other parts of the body, which leads to pain relief, sedation, and a sense of euphoria. However, it can also cause a range of side effects, including respiratory depression, constipation, nausea, and addiction.

Because of its potency and potential for harm, the use of protonitazene is strongly discouraged, and individuals who are struggling with opioid addiction should seek help from a medical professional or addiction treatment center.

How to spot protonitazine: you really can't, it is mixed in with other drugs, or will be a powder or pill form.

Isotononitazine

Isotononitazine Isotonitazene is a potent synthetic opioid, and it is being abused for its opioidergic effects. The abuse of isotonitazene,
similar to other synthetic opioids, has been associated with adverse health effects, including numerous deaths

How to spot isotononitazine: you really can't, it is mixed in with other drugs, or will be a powder or pill form.

Xylazine - "Tranq Dope" (not an Opioid)

Xylazine is a veterinary medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as alpha-2 adrenergic agonists. It is commonly used as a sedative, anesthetic, and muscle relaxant for animals, especially in horses and other large animals.

Xylazine works by binding to alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain and nervous system, which leads to sedation, muscle relaxation, and decreased pain sensitivity. It can also cause a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure.

While xylazine is not approved for human use in the United States, it has been abused as a recreational drug, often mixed with other drugs such as heroin or cocaine. The effects of xylazine use in humans can include drowsiness, confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, and respiratory depression.

Xylazine is a controlled substance in many countries and its use should be strictly limited to veterinary medicine under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Its misuse or abuse can be dangerous and even fatal.

How to spot xylazine: you really can't, it is mixed in with other drugs, or will be a powder or pill form.

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