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Dangerous synthetic opioids found in fake medicines, EU drug agency warns
The EU Drugs Agency warns of dangerous synthetic opioids like nitazenes and orphines found in fake medicines, contributing to record drug-related deaths in Europe. Seizures of these substances increased significantly in 2024, with 7,600 overdose fatalities reported, driven by potent new drugs and evolving illicit markets.
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