MUNCIE, Ind. — A substance 10 times more potent than fentanyl could make its way into Indiana in the coming weeks. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a rising number of fatal overdoses have been reported in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
An amount smaller than a grain of salt is enough to be deadly.
The Sheriff’s Office says Cyclorphine can look like many things:
- Powder: Could have an off-white, grey, or tan in color.
- Pill: Mimics legitimate prescription medications like Oxycodone and Hydromorphone.
- Liquid: Could appear clear and colorless.
- Lacings: Could be mixed into other drugs like heroin, methamphetamine or “Tranq.”
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says you should never consume any medication that was not prescribed to you by a licensed physician and dispensed by a legitimate pharmacy. Despite Cyclorphine’s potency, Narcan is still the most effective tool to reverse an overdose. Doses should be re-administered every 2-3 minutes until first responders arrive.
To use Narcan, gently insert the tip of the nozzle into one nostril. Your fingers on either side of the nozzle should touch the bottom of the person’s nose. Press the plunger firmly to release the dose, then remove it.
Narcan is available for free 24/7 at ten different locations in Muncie:
- Friends Memorial Church, 418 W. Adams St.
- YWCA of Muncie, 310 E. Charles St.
- The Garden at Main Street, 115 South Pershing Drive
- Faith Builder, 1127 S. Madison St.
- Muncie Liberation Studio, 1809 W. University Ave.
- Avondale United Methodist Church, 1314 W. 10th St.
- IU Health Ball, 2401 W. University Ave.
- Connection Corner, 1824 E. Centennial Ave.
- Spero Health, 3700 North Briarwood Lane, Suite A
- Yorktown Public Library, 8920 W. Adaline St.
No personal interaction is needed at any of these locations.
This is a developing story and will continue to be updated.
Contact Sophie Schick with comments at sophie.schick@bsu.edu.
