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Colleges on alert for cychlorphine, an opioid more potent than fentanyl

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Colleges on alert for cychlorphine, an opioid more potent than fentanyl. (2026, September 28). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/colleges-on-alert-for-cychlorphine-an-opioid-more-potent-than-fentanyl/

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College campuses are warning students about cychlorphine, a recently identified synthetic opioid that is believed to be up to ten times more potent and dangerous than fentanyl. The concern is highlighted in an interview with Dr. Janette Nesheiwat on the program "The Takeout."
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College campuses across the United States are on high alert for cychlorphine, a newly identified and highly potent synthetic opioid that experts believe may be up to ten times more toxic than fentanyl. This heightened concern stems from recent reports suggesting the drug's increased presence among students, posing significant health risks due to its extreme potency. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat discussed these dangers in an interview on "The Takeout," highlighting the need for enhanced awareness and prevention measures at educational institutions.

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📰 Opioid Alert On Campus
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Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-29
🔮 College campuses are on alert for cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid experts fear could be ten times more toxic than fentanyl.

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College campuses are on alert for cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid experts fear could be ten times more toxic than fentanyl. uncertain
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Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins "The Takeout" to discuss. asserted
Nesheiwat → join → Takeout
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