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  1. Ontario Health Officials Issue Drug Poisoning Alert Over Mysterious 'Down' Substance
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    Ontario Health Officials Issue Drug Poisoning Alert Over Mysterious 'Down' Substance

    A yellow or beige 'down' drug linked to overdoses in Peterborough; naloxone may not suffice.

    3w ago 1 min read
  2. New Opioid Compound Shows Lower Addiction Risk in Rat Study
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    New Opioid Compound Shows Lower Addiction Risk in Rat Study

    Researchers have developed a novel synthetic opioid, DFNZ, demonstrating a potentially reduced risk of addiction and overdose compared to traditional painkillers like morphine in preliminary rodent studies.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. New 'Safer Opioid' Shows Promise for Pain Relief Without Addiction Risk
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    New 'Safer Opioid' Shows Promise for Pain Relief Without Addiction Risk

    Researchers are developing an experimental opioid derivative, DFNZ, that may offer potent pain relief in early tests without the addiction and respiratory depression risks of traditional opioids.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Another State Bans 'Gas Station Heroin' Amid National Crackdown
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    Another State Bans 'Gas Station Heroin' Amid National Crackdown

    Tianeptine, dubbed 'gas station heroin,' faces new state bans as health officials warn of rising addiction and overdose risks.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Ontario City Faces Overdose Crisis After Suspected Toxic Drug Distribution
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    Ontario City Faces Overdose Crisis After Suspected Toxic Drug Distribution

    Dozens of overdoses reported in London, Ontario, linked to a suspect distributing free, potentially toxic drugs downtown.

    2mo ago 1 min read