public health Scotland Has released alert On Nitzens, a synthetic opioid, after the drug, was associated with 38 deaths in just three months in Scotland.
These laboratory-manufactured substances are usually found in the form of contaminants Drugs Sold as heroin, benzodiazepine and oxycodone. He has been rapidly recognized in post mortem examinations.
Rapid action under PHS leads to an alert issued through drug alert and response (radar), highlights “enough risk” ExcessiveHospitalized and death. ,
The PHS stated that the alert was released to respond to “increasing loss and availability in the supply of drugs,” recently indicates detection of Nitazene-type growth citing radar data. Drugs In hospital And post mortem toxic science.
Between January and March 2025, Nitaznes was detected in 38 deaths.
Drugs Minister Mari Tod said that synthetic drugs may be stronger than specific drugs.
Ms. Tod said: “Every drug dies is a tragedy, and my condolences go to someone who has lost a loved one.
“We are working hard to respond to the growing threat from highly dangerous synthetic opioids like nitaznes.
“These synthetic drugs can be hundreds of times more powerful than heroin and can increase the risk of overdose, hospitalization and death.
“Because of their strength, I would urge anyone who urges Naloxone to kits additional life saving with them and to follow the guidance on public health Scotland and Scottish Drugs Forum websites.
“I am firm to more to deal with the damage caused by drugs and that is why we are providing record levels of funding for drugs and alcohol programs, including treatment, residential rehabilitation, and access to life-saving nosks.
“We have also opened the UK’s first safe drug consumption facility, which is saving life, and working at a pace to distribute drug-checking facilities.”