| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 13, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 13, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cook-county-cycholorphine-deaths-synthetic-opioid-drug/ |
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A drug known to be 10 times more potent than fentanyl has been linked to seven
deaths this year in Cook County.
The drug is called cychlorphine. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said
it contributed to one death in Cook County last year. Only halfway through 2026,
there have been seven death...