Local anesthetics adulterating the illicit fentanyl supply
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This Viewpoint examines the use of local anesthetics to adulterate synthetic opioids, particularly illicitly manufactured fentanyl, and the dangers associated with exposure to these drugs. Full citation:
Palamar JJ, DeBord JS, Krotulski AJ, Goldberger BA (2025). Local anesthetics adulterating the illicit fentanyl supply
JAMA Psychiatry [Epub 2025 May 21]. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.0952.