NDEWS Early signal alert (July 1, 2022): Emergence of online mentions of etomethazene
What was found? Subreddit discussion for the novel substance Etomethazene emerged on Reddit in Spring/Summer 2022. This trend indicates awareness of a novel substance that should be monitored for increasing interest.
To what does Etomethazene refer? Etomethazene is a novel opioid substance discussed on Reddit and listed for purchase online. It is a derivative of benzimidazole opioid nitazenes (Etonitazene, Metonitazene, etc.) previously mentioned on Reddit.
How is it being discussed? Commenters refer to Etomethazene as another “zene” drug and discuss a rumor that the drug has two times the potency of fentanyl.
Drug Terms: Etomethazene, “zenes”, nitazenes.
Website stores advertize Etomethazine as:
- “Etomethazine is a super substitute for oxycontin”
- “Etomethazene produces a euphoria greater than that of heroin”
- “Ethomethazine is not detected in urine tests”