New Synthetic Opiate Found in South Florida, West Palm Beach Drug Rehab Responds

(LegalLaw247.com, April 24, 2016 ) West Palm Beach, FL -- According to Broward Palm Beach New Times, a new and dangerous synthetic opiate called W-18 has been discovered in South Florida following the arrest of a man convicted of distributing the deadly painkiller, Fentanyl. While the man in question was only charged in relation to the Fentanyl in his possession, officers also confiscated W-18- a substance which had only been rumored to exist in the United States before the arrest. Previously W-18 was only found in Canada, with Canadian officials suspecting it was being imported from China. The synthetic opiate is used to boost the effects of lower quality heroin, also attributing to the increase in heroin overdose deaths across the country.

West Palm Beach Drug Rehab, a leading provider of heroin rehab in West Palm Beach, is intimately aware of the dangers posed by heroin, especially when adulterated with unknown substances. The recent influx of heroin-related deaths in West Palm Beach is attributed to heroin diluted by Fentanyl and other substances. The revelation that the dangerous synthetic opiate W-18 may be among them is deeply concerning.

A representative of West Palm Beach Drug Rehab comments:
"In the wake of Flakka's decrease throughout South Florida, heroin use has once again increased, and with it, adulterating substances like Fentanyl, and now, W-18. The inherent danger of these substances is that they are not understood. Their interactions and the way one will react cannot be predicted, leading to tragic and preventable deaths. It is nearly impossible to know if these substances have been added to heroin, thus increasing the danger even further."


About West Palm Beach Drug Rehab 33401:
West Palm Beach Drug Rehab offers a peaceful and calming atmosphere to facilitate recovery from substance abuse in sunny South Florida. Serving people from across the United States, West Palm Beach Drug Rehab utilizes a combination of holistic and traditional methods personalized to meet the individual needs of client. Group dynamic therapy begins as early as the medically-assisted detoxification stage of treatment, fostering a supportive, healing community. Additionally, West Palm Beach Drug Rehab provides individual therapy sessions, art and animal therapy options, yoga, meditation, and acupuncture, as well as access to a full gym and spa services.

For more information about West Palm Beach Drug Rehab visit http://westpalmbeachdrugrehab.org/ or call (561)513-5749.


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