Super-potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes are spreading across the U.S. - Top-Institutions - MDSpire

Super-potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes are spreading across the U.S.

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  • Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat

  • June 18, 2026

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Super-potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes are spreading across the U.S.

  • by Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat

  • June 18, 2026

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