Indiana officials warn of rise in overdoses related to synthetic opioid

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date April 19, 2026, 5 p.m.
Last Updated April 19, 2026, 5 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/indiana-officials-warn-of-rise-in-overdoses-related-to-synthetic-opioid/3925033/

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Officials in northwest Indiana are warning the public of a rise in fatal overdoses which may be linked to a potent synthetic opioid. That opioid, known as “Cychlorphine,” has been detected in multiple regions around the U.S., including the Chicago area, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office...