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Cychlorphine 

What Is It?

Cychlorphine is a highly potent, synthetic opioid has been found in illicit drug supplies including pills, cannabis, cocaine, and other substances. 

Deaths due to Cychlorphine are on the rise and leading to overdoses across the country.

What You Need To Know

  • It’s not detected on drug test strips. You may not know what’s actually in the drug you’re taking.

  • It’s up to 10x more potent than fentanyl. Multiple doses of Narcan may be needed.

  • Avoid using alone. Have someone nearby who can help in an emergency.

  • Give Narcan and call 911 immediately if you suspect an overdose. Stay until help arrives.

  • False information about Cychlorphine is circulating online. Rely on information from credible public health & medical organizations.

Where To Get Narcan

Having Narcan on hand can help save lives.

Pick up a free Narcan kit on campus:

  • Health Promotion Hideaway 
    (1st floor Bear Down Building)
  • Campus Health NarCan Request Form (for multiple kits)
  • NorthREC & SouthREC 
    (purple containers near entrance/exit)

If you suspect an overdose on campus, there is one Narcan kit located in each AED cabinet in main campus buildings.