Starting August 1, Louisiana will ban the sale of a drug commonly known as “Gas Station Heroin,” or tianeptine, at gas station crime scence. Although marketed as a dietary supplement, medical experts warn that tianeptine is highly addictive and can be deadly. The Louisiana Legislature passed the ban unanimously, labeling the substance as a dangerous controlled substance due to its potential to mimic opioid toxicity, leading to seizures and loss of consciousness.
The ban comes after numerous reports of overdoses and rising calls to poison control centers. Tianeptine has been linked to fatal overdoses, including the tragic death of 29-year-old Christopher Morrison, whose mother found him after an overdose. Despite being approved as an antidepressant in some countries, tianeptine is not approved for medical use in the U.S., raising questions about how it enters the American market. Experts argue that stronger regulations and funding are needed to prevent such substances from being sold as dietary supplements.
Source: KADN
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