DEA warns of newly encountered fentanyl-like drug in Arizona
Maricopa County is warning the community about a new form of fentanyl that may be more addictive and more dangerous.
and last updated 2020-12-29 10:22:04-05
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the community of several suspected overdoses in Arizona that have been linked to a newly encountered fentanyl-like drug.
The fentanyl analogue, known as para-fluorofentanyl (pFF), is considered to be very strong and powerful, according to the DEA. It is regulated under the emergency scheduling of fentanyl-related substances.
Fentanyl analogues are modified in their chemical structure and have similar effects to fentanyl. These analogues can be mixed with other illicit substances like heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl.