DEA Warns of Threat Posed by Nitazenes and Bromazolam

DEA warns the public about an emerging threat posed by nitazenes and bromazolam in illicit drugs entering the U.S.

Nitazenes are synthetic opioids similar to fentanyl but can match or surpass the potency of fentanyl. Bromazolam is most commonly used as an active ingredient in counterfeit Xanax tablets.

Read more about the two substances in the following DEA releases (delayed distribution due to the federal government shutdown):

Nitazenes: An Emerging Threat of a Diverse Group of Synthetic Opioids

Bromazolam: An Uncontrolled Benzodiazepine is Frequently Bought from Foreign Websites for Use in Counterfeit Pills