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Urgent warning as super-drug 10 times more powerful than fentanyl claims first LA victim

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Jerkovich, K. (2026, October 17). Urgent warning as super-drug 10 times more powerful than fentanyl claims first LA victim. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/us-news/urgent-warning-as-drug-10-times-more-powerful-than-fentanyl-claims-first-la-victim/

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Los Angeles authorities are issuing urgent warnings about cychlorphine, a drug 10 times more potent than fentanyl, after its first fatal overdose victim was reported in the city. The drug has been detected in 19 states since 2024 and was recently classified as a Schedule I substance by the DEA in August 2026. Health officials caution that cychlorphine can be mixed into various street drugs undetectably, making it extremely dangerous for users to identify or avoid.

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Cyclophanilidine, a super-drug 10 times more potent than fentanyl, claimed its first victim in Los Angeles in October 2026. San Francisco health officials had previously linked cyclophanilidine to a fatal overdose in April, marking the drug's first detection in that city. Officials warn that the drug is being mixed into illicit supplies without users' knowledge and is undetectable by standard fentanyl testing strips. Since its appearance in the US drug supply in 2024, cyclophanilidine has been identified in 19 states. The DEA classified it as a Schedule I drug in August 2026, making possession or sale illegal. Due to its ability to be hidden across various street drugs like liquids, rocks, powders, and counterfeit tablets, detection is extremely challenging.

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Authorities are warning about the drug’s extreme potency, which can kills users even in small doses. asserted

which → warn → doses

In April, San Francisco health officials tied a fatal overdose to cychlorphine, making it the first time the drug had been detected in the city. asserted

drug → tie → city

Officials warned that the drug is being mixed into the illicit drug supply without people knowing, saying it’s currently undetectable by fentanyl testing strips. asserted

it → warn → strips

The powerful opioid has been known to be in the US drug supply since 2024 and has been detected in 19 states. asserted

opioid → know → states

Authorities warn that cychlorphine is not confined to pills and can be hidden across multiple street drugs, making detection and avoidance especially difficult. asserted

detection → warn → drugs

The drug has been found in liquids, rocks or crystals, powders and counterfeit tablets made to look like prescription medication, according to the health warning. uncertain

drug → find → warning

The DEA classified cychlorphine as a Schedule I drug in August 2026, making it illegal to possess or sell, officials said. asserted

officials → classify → August

To minimize the risk of sudden death, health officials urged residents to never use drugs alone, not to mix drugs, and to carry naloxone. asserted

officials → minimize → naloxone

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and successfully restore breathing, according to county health officials. uncertain

that → save → officials

Urgent warning as super-drug 10 times more powerful than fentanyl claims first LA victim

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