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Cychlorphine Threatens Campus Safety as Officials Warn of Potent Opioid Spread
public-health13 days ago

Cychlorphine Threatens Campus Safety as Officials Warn of Potent Opioid Spread

Health officials at the University of Arizona and in Ohio are warning students about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl. Detected in California and Nevada, the drug has caused fatal overdoses and is now being monitored in Arizona and the Miami Valley. While it does not appear on standard drug test strips, officials confirm that Narcan remains effective, though multiple doses may be required to reverse an overdose. Campus organizations are distributing Narcan and educating students to mitigate risks before the substance spreads further.

via kold.com|
#cychlorphine#drug-overdose#narcan
San Francisco's First Fatal Overdose Linked to Ultra-Potent Cychlorphine, a 16-Year-Old Victim
local24 days ago

San Francisco's First Fatal Overdose Linked to Ultra-Potent Cychlorphine, a 16-Year-Old Victim

San Francisco has reported its first fatal overdose connected to the ultra-potent synthetic opioid cychlorphine, identified in the death of 16-year-old Dante Lacourte. The autopsy also detected N-Desethyl isotonitazene and ethyl bromazolam, and Narcan failed to save him. The case underscores emerging street drugs and the city’s wastewater monitoring efforts to track new substances.

via SFist|
#cychlorphine#local#narcan
Ex's Brother Claims Narcan, CPR in Hayden Panettiere’s Final Hours
entertainment1 month ago

Ex's Brother Claims Narcan, CPR in Hayden Panettiere’s Final Hours

Zach Hickerson, brother of Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson, told TMZ that he and Brian administered Narcan and performed CPR after Panettiere was found unconscious in an Airbnb in Greenville, S.C.; he says the truth will come out as investigators release details, while noting Panettiere’s history with Brian and the scrutiny surrounding her death.

via Los Angeles Times|
#brian-hickerson#cpr#entertainment
Narcan Administered, CPR Performed in Panettiere Death, Brother Says
entertainment1 month ago

Narcan Administered, CPR Performed in Panettiere Death, Brother Says

Zach Hickerson, the brother of Panettiere’s on‑off boyfriend Brian Hickerson, told TMZ that he and Brian found Hayden Panettiere unconscious in a Greenville, South Carolina Airbnb, administered Narcan, and performed CPR as first responders attempted to revive her; a Narcan bottle was at the scene and investigators are reviewing the circumstances, with Panettiere’s boyfriend’s history of domestic abuse noted in reports.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#brian-hickerson#entertainment#hayden-panettiere
Hayden Panettiere death: brother recounts final moments at Airbnb
entertainment1 month ago

Hayden Panettiere death: brother recounts final moments at Airbnb

Zach Hickerson, Panettiere's boyfriend's brother, says he found the actress unconscious at an Airbnb on Aug. 16, called 911, and helped Brian Hickerson administer Narcan and perform CPR as EMS arrived; police say there were no signs of foul play and the DEA has joined the investigation. Panettiere's mother has publicly questioned Brian's involvement, and both families are awaiting the investigation's findings.

via Fox News|
#brian-hickerson#death-investigation#entertainment
Brian Hickerson reportedly gave Narcan and helped CPR on Hayden Panettiere, brother claims
entertainment1 month ago

Brian Hickerson reportedly gave Narcan and helped CPR on Hayden Panettiere, brother claims

Zach Hickerson—Brian Hickerson’s brother—told TMZ that after Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious at a Greenville, South Carolina Airbnb, Brian administered Narcan and the brothers performed CPR while 911 was on speaker; first responders arrived as Panettiere’s death is investigated, with officials saying there are no signs of foul play.}

via Page Six|
#brian-hickerson#cpr#entertainment
Utah drug supply tainted by veterinary sedative medetomidine, DEA warns
local2 months ago

Utah drug supply tainted by veterinary sedative medetomidine, DEA warns

A powerful veterinary sedative, medetomidine, has been detected in Utah’s street-drug supply, alongside fentanyl and other tranquilizers like xylazine, as the DEA reports large fentanyl seizures in the state and along major trafficking corridors. Narcan (naloxone) can reverse fentanyl but not medetomidine, complicating overdoses; if both substances are present, responders may reverse the fentanyl and still see the person unconscious. The finding underscores the need for updated public-education, better first-responder training, and treatment options alongside enforcement to reduce harm.

via KUTV|
#fentanyl#local#medetomidine
Utah street drugs contain veterinary sedative medetomidine, not reversible by Narcan
local2 months ago

Utah street drugs contain veterinary sedative medetomidine, not reversible by Narcan

Utah’s opioid and fentanyl task forces detected medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, in the state’s illicit drug supply. First seen in U.S. street drugs in 2022, medetomidine is more potent than xylazine and cannot be reversed by naloxone, since it isn’t an opioid; naloxone remains essential for opioid overdoses like fentanyl. Officials urge quick overdose response—call 911, administer naloxone, and support breathing—while continuing surveillance and public health guidance to save lives.

via KUTV|
#fentanyl#local#medetomidine
BRINC's Guardian Drone: Starlink-Enabled 60 mph 911 Responder with Narcan
technology6 months ago

BRINC's Guardian Drone: Starlink-Enabled 60 mph 911 Responder with Narcan

BRINC unveiled the Guardian, a Starlink-connected police drone that can reach over 60 mph, fly for more than an hour, and autonomously swap batteries from a charging nest. It carries payloads including Narcan and other life-saving gear, features dual 4K imaging with long-range zoom, and aims to rival police helicopters as a 911-response tool, though some analysts say its impact may be incremental rather than revolutionary.

via Ars Technica|
#brinc#guardian#narcan
"Deadly 'Zombie Drug' Laced with Animal Sedative Fuels US Overdose Crisis"
health2 years ago

"Deadly 'Zombie Drug' Laced with Animal Sedative Fuels US Overdose Crisis"

A new street drug called medetomidine, an animal tranquilizer 100 times stronger than xylazine, is causing overdose deaths in nine U.S. states. Often found mixed with fentanyl and heroin, medetomidine leads to severe sedation and slowed heart rate, and is not reversible with Narcan. The drug is exacerbating the drug crisis in cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. Experts emphasize the importance of calling 911 and providing rescue breathing during overdoses, while urging against dehumanizing those affected.

via NewsNation Now|
#drug-epidemic#health#medetomidine