New Deadly Opioid Poses High Overdose Risk — How New Hampshire Drug Rehab Centers Are Tackling the Problem
A new synthetic opioid responsible for thousands of overdose deaths nationwide has finally hit the streets of New Hampshire. This drug, known as U-47700 or “Pink,” is said to be more powerful and deadly than heroin. As the number of opioid overdose deaths continues to rise across the state, New Hampshire drug rehab centers are tackling the problem head-on by educating patients about the risks of opioid use and helping them achieve sobriety.
If you are using heroin or another opioid purchased from the streets or online, get help now to lower your risk for an accidental overdose. Call our 24/7 confidential helpline at 888-414-2380 to learn more about local drug rehab centers that can help you stop using opioids for good.
Exploring the Dangers of U-47700
U-47700 is often ordered online from China.
The DEA recently placed U-47700 in a category called Schedule I — a category for drugs that serve no medical purpose and offer a high risk for abuse and addiction. According to a press release from the DEA, U-47700 is often manufactured in overseas labs, and offers no consistency in terms of purity and quantity. This means users can easily and accidentally overdose on U-47700 after just one use, especially when unsure about the drug’s purity level.
New Hampshire authorities are saying U-47700 can be ordered online from China and delivered to the homes of residents in just days. The drug is said to be nearly eight times stronger than morphine, and produces brief euphoric highs and intense cravings. The DEA says dealers often mix U-47700 with other opioids such as heroin, and that the substance also appears frequently in counterfeit prescription painkillers.
While some opioid users take U-47700 intentionally to achieve a euphoric high, many users remain unaware they’re taking U-47700 until they suffer an overdose. Since U-47700 is often less costly and easier to obtain than heroin, dealers are mixing the potent opioid with heroin and not informing users. New Hampshire authorities remain unsure about the exact death toll associated with U-47700, since toxicology reports aren’t always available for review.
Overcoming Opioid Addiction at Rehab Centers
Opioid addicts who struggle with quitting are often at higher risk for overdose, coma, and/or death — especially those who use heroin and other opioids purchased from the streets. Illicit opioids are frequently mixed with other potent, deadly substances to cut costs for dealers at the expense of addicts’ lives. But opioid rehab centers can guide addicts safely to sobriety, and prevent them from suffering an unintentional overdose.
Many opioid rehab centers now offer medication-assisted treatments that minimize cravings and withdrawal symptoms so patients can stop using without experiencing severe discomfort. These medications mirror the effects of opioids without offering pain relief or euphoria — allowing addicts to focus more on counseling and therapy without facing distractions in the form of cravings and side effects. Additionally, New Hampshire drug rehab centers offer recovering addicts the education they need to stay sober and avoid relapse, which helps reduce opioid overdose rates when patients re-enter local communities.
If you or someone you care about is using heroin or another opioid, get help immediately to save your life, or that of your loved one. Call our confidential helpline at 888-414-2380 to speak to an addiction specialist about your rehab options. We’ll help you find New Hampshire drug rehab centers that can guide you or your loved one along the path to improved health and an addiction-free life.
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