2 North Texans Hospitalized After Using Synthetic Opioid
A synthetic opioid created in the 1970’s has made an appearance in parts of Texas recently, and health officials are concerned about the dangers associated with it.
At least 2 North Texans have been hospitalized after using the drug, U-47700, according to officials with the North Texas Poison Center. Dr. Joann Schulte, a toxicologist with the North Texas Poison Control Center said of the dangerous substance:
“No matter how you want to party – I don’t think anyone wants to die.”
