The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) chief has raised alarms about the growing threat of polysubstance abuse in Europe, particularly due to the spread of potent synthetic opioids like nitazenes. These synthetic opioids are linked to a surge in overdose deaths and are becoming more prevalent as heroin supplies dwindle. A new report highlights the increased health risks associated with 'polydrug' use, which involves the simultaneous use of multiple drugs. Ireland, in particular, is facing significant issues from the use of 'synthetic heroin.' The warning was issued on June 11.
Ireland facing significant issues from ‘synthetic heroin’ use, European study finds https://t.co/9Hls9Px4BJ
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Synthetic opioids continue to concern European drug agencies. A new report states that 'polydrug' use is leading to new health risks. Data on cannabis since Germany's legalization, however, is still sparse. https://t.co/IJtKwXWbt7
New wave of synthetic opioids is about to rip Europe The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) highlighted the alarming spread of nitazenes, which are potent synthetic opioids linked to a surge in overdose deaths. This powerful family of synthetic… https://t.co/JvxW26Vjav
‘Polysubstance abuse’ a growing threat in Europe, warns drugs agency chief https://t.co/lNECj8rmog