Becker's Behavioral Health·1 min read·easy
New synthetic opioid linked to at least 55 deaths nationally
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A new synthetic opioid called cychlorphine has been linked to at least 55 deaths across the United States between 2025 and 2026. The drug's prevalence is currently highest in Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas.
Why it matters
The emergence of new synthetic opioids poses a significant public health threat and complicates ongoing efforts to address the national drug crisis.
The synthetic opioid cychlorphine has been linked to at least 55 deaths nationally from 2025 to 2026, with prevalence highest in Ohio,…
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