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University of Arizona students warned about new street drug cychlorphine
kold.com • • health
Key Points:
- Health officials at the University of Arizona are warning students about cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic opioid recently detected in California’s drug supply and linked to fatal overdoses in California and Nevada.
- The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy issued a warning in April about cychlorphine's presence in illicit drugs, raising concerns about its potential spread to Arizona through illegal drug trade.
- Narcan remains effective in reversing overdoses caused by cychlorphine, though multiple doses may be required, prompting campus groups to increase Narcan availability and educate students on drug safety.
- The University of Arizona has placed Narcan in every AED cabinet on campus and encourages students to stay informed and aware of Narcan locations, which are also available free at Pima County pharmacies and libraries.
