Explainer: nitazenes and xylazine a cause for concern News Chemistry World State warns of nitazene, a new highly potent opioid found in Missouri KBIA More than 1200 vape vials laced with nitazene, a synthetic opioid 200 times more potent than morphine, were sold across Sydney, sparking Australia's first arrest over vapes spiked with the drug. Police Full article: Protonitazene detection in two cases of opioid toxicity following the use of tetrahydrocannabinol vape products in Australia A 20 year old has been charged for distributing vapes full of nitazene, a drug 500 times more potent than heroine, on our streets. #9News 9 News Gold Coast Facebook Missouri health officials warn nitazenes, potent synthetic opioids, are hard to detect