Because what we need, is a NEW DRUG for people to abuse and die taking. Ugh. CENTRAL

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In Central Illinois a new "combo" drug is on the scene, and it's the hot new thing. This can be the last drug you take, so please be careful with this.  Benzo Dope is making the rounds and it's deadly. So what is Benzo Dope:

  • A blend of benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Ativan)
  • Mixed with heroin or fentanyl

These are all a bunch of depressants, so you are increasing the same types of drugs at a super dangerous level. Dizziness, confusion, plus you get super sleepy...Sounds great huh? Also you have trouble breathing and it's dramatically slows your heart rate...You know, death. You dead, goodbye.

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There's a list of "what to do" on the website if you overdose...because you will me able to read? Just stay away from this hot mess. Narcan does have an effect on the opioids, but has zero effect on the other stuff! So stay away.

Here is a better explanation of everything that is happening down in Central Illinois with this "Benzo Dope" and the impact that it is having of the communities down there.

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Dialing 911 is your first course of action if someone near you is overdosing. Hopefully you never have to deal with this.

 

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