The DEA Washington Division has warned all DC residents that a new drug has hit the streets of our capitol.
They are saying that the new drug is as dangerous as fentanyl and that everyone in the area should be aware of the problem and try to take every step possible to avoid coming in contact with it.
This week, the DEA brought local news outlets into its laboratories to see and discuss the emergence of a new drug known as nitazenes. This drug has never been approved for any legitimate use. Worse yet, it appears to be sourced from China and mixed with a variety of other drugs that might make it even more dangerous than it would otherwise be.
Isotonitazene (aka nitazene or ISO) is one example of a drug that the DEA sees moving into the area. This was first noticed in 2019 in the Midwest, but it has since moved to Southern states and other states along the Eastern coast of the country.
This drug is even more potent than heroin and morphine and is mixed with other, less expensive drugs to create an even more significant profit margin for those who peddle in the drug trade. As such, many are highly concerned about what all of this portends for the drug market overall. It seems likely that a whole new group of people might become addicted to these new drugs.
ISOs potency is of particular concern because it might mean that the drug has an even higher potential to increase the risk of an overdose among those who decide to take it. This is of great concern to the DEA because they want to ensure the public is well aware of the risks associated with using such a drug.
This drug can appear in many colors depending on the specific version one has come in contact with. Some see it as yellow, brown, or perhaps an off-white color. Regardless, the drug is hazardous no matter which color you come in contact with, and it is worth informing the public about the danger of a drug like this. That is precisely what the DEA is trying to do at this time. Make sure you stay current on the latest news related to drugs that are hitting the streets now.
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