Should you buy mind-altering substances in a gas station? Elizabeth Tracey reports

Should you buy mind-altering substances in a gas station? Elizabeth Tracey reports

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Gas station heroin. That’s the popular moniker for tianeptine, a drug being marketed under various names in convenience stores, gas stations and smoke shops, as well as online. Substance use disorder expert Michael Fingerhood at Johns Hopkins says just...

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Unmasking Gas Station Drugs: The Hidden Dangers of TNF Team

Episode Overview

  • TNF team, marketed in convenience stores, poses significant health risks
  • Dangers parallel those of Kratom, leading to severe withdrawal symptoms and psychosis
  • Unregulated substances like TNF team, bath salts, and synthetic cannabinoids are cause for concern
  • Expert Michael Fingerhood urges caution and advises against using these unregulated substances
  • Regulation is crucial to ensure the safety of consumers
Fingerhood warns against these unregulated substances, emphasizing the importance of steering clear of them.

Ever heard of 'gas station heroin'? It's not as far-fetched as it sounds. In this eye-opening episode, Johns Hopkins' expert Michael Fingerhood dives into the alarming rise of TNF team, a drug that's stealthily making its way into gas stations and convenience stores. These substances, often marketed under various names, are causing severe health issues, from withdrawal symptoms to psychosis.

Fingerhood doesn't hold back as he discusses the parallels between TNF team and other dangerous unregulated substances like Kratom, bath salts, and synthetic cannabinoids. He emphasizes the critical need for regulation to protect consumers from these hidden hazards. If you're curious about the real dangers lurking in seemingly harmless places, this episode is a must-listen.

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