[LA Times] An industrial chemical is showing up in fentanyl in the U.S., troubling scientists
An industrial chemical is showing up in fentanyl in the U.S., troubling scientists
An industrial chemical used in plastic products has been cropping up in illegal drugs from California to Maine.
Emily Alpert Reyes
"Dasgupta said the detection of BTMPS represents the first example of the burgeoning network of drug checking programs working together to find a substance “before any health authorities or any law enforcement did.” Godvin said that “just a few years ago, we wouldn’t have even known about this” and urged Angelenos to get drugs analyzed through Drug Checking Los Angeles if they are able."
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