Nitazenes are synthetic opioids that may be as powerful as, or more powerful than, fentanyl.
Although developed in research laboratories as potential pain relievers, they were never marketed. They may appear as white powder or tablets, but appearance alone cannot identify them. Some people are exposed because nitazenes have been added to fentanyl, heroin, benzodiazepines, or other substances, making an honest conversation about all possible exposure clinically valuable.
