LA County reports first fatal overdose linked to cychlorphine
A fatal overdose tied to cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl, has been recorded.
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What happened
Los Angeles County has reported its first fatal overdose involving cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid described as stronger than fentanyl. Officials said a death from February has now been tied to the drug. The drug can cause breathing to stop even in small amounts and is not detected by fentanyl test strips.
Why it matters
The drug is especially dangerous because a small amount can stop someone from breathing. Standard fentanyl test strips cannot detect it.
Timeline
- February: A fatal overdose later tied to cychlorphine occurs in Los Angeles County.
- Oct 15, 7:01 PM ET: Los Angeles County reports its first fatal overdose on cychlorphine.
- Oct 17, 1:51 PM ET: Officials say the February death has been tied to the drug, issuing a warning.
Coverage
- Urgent warning as super-drug 10 times more powerful than fentanyl claims first LA victim (New York Post)
- L.A. County sees first death from new synthetic opioid cychlorphine (redding.com)
- LA County report 1st fatal overdose on cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid stronger than fentanyl (City News Service)
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