Nitazenes, which are being called “Frankenstein opioids,” are often found in other illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin, and meth.
man-made drugs called “Frankenstein opioids” can be up to 40 times more potent than fentanyl.
The opioid epidemic continues here in Ohio, and local coroners and medical examiners told 19 Investigates they’ve seen an increase in overdose deaths over the last few years.Officials said the opioids are made in secret labs around the world and they are not approved for medical use. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warned labs are seeing this powerful synthetic opioid more and more across the state.That’s up from 27 cases in the same time period of 2021, a more than 400% increase.
19 Investigates found in northeast Ohio, Richland, Summit and Ashtabula are the counties seeing “Frankenstein opioids” the most.The attorney general’s office said first responders should use the right equipment to protect themselves when they handle these drugs.Opioids, mostly synthetic, continue to be the main cause of drug overdose deaths,This undated photo provided by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiners Office shows fentanyl pills.
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