A DRUG THAT’S up to 10,000 times more potent than morphine may be present in heroin in Northern Ireland, according to health officials. The finding has led to a warning from an addiction service in Dublin for users to be extra vigilant.
There is evidence from a small number of post-mortem results of drug-user deaths and from police seizures in the UK that some heroin may contain fentanyl or carfentanyl, added by dealers.
In a warning circulated to senior officials, GPs and pharmacists this week, Northern Ireland Chief Medical Officer Michael McBride said there was now evidence “which indicates the potential presence of fentanyl/carfentanyl in heroin within Northern Ireland”.
The fentanyls are a group of synthetic opioids. Some have legitimate uses while others are illicit drugs.
Source: Daragh Brophy, The Journal.ie, 10/05/17
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