A deadly new synthetic opioid called cychlorphine—ten times stronger than fentanyl—is spreading across Texas, turning up in pills and powders often mixed with other drugs. Already linked to 140 nationwide deaths, including 23 in Texas, it’s slipping past standard drug tests and even Narcan’s usual dose, making overdoses fast and dangerous. Officials warn this is an ongoing arms race as manufacturers outpace regulations, urging immediate Narcan use and emergency care after any overdose—even if the person wakes up.

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