Opioids
Etonitazene
Street names: Etazene, EZ
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⚡What it does
- Intense opioid euphoria at microgram doses
⚠Key risks
- ~10–25× fentanyl potency
- Active at sub-milligram doses — nearly impossible to dose safely
✚Overdose signs
- Immediate respiratory depression
- Unresponsiveness
- Pinpoint pupils
📋Quick facts
Also known asEtazene, EZ
CategoryOpioids
Schedule / classSchedule I (US, 2023)
AppearanceWhite/yellow/off-white powder, pills, or e-liquid for vaping
Street price~$40–$100/g (equivalent to millions of doses)
Legal statusSchedule I (US, 2023); controlled/prohibited in EU, UK, Canada, Australia
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: DEA, EMCDDA, WHO-UNODC
Category comparison — Opioids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etonitazene | Schedule I | ~10–25× fentanyl potency; Active at sub-milligram doses — nearly impossible to dose safely | ~$40–$100/g |
| Isotodesnitazene | Emerging — prosecuted as analogue | Fentanyl-level or greater potency; Driving a new wave of overdose clusters since 2022 | ~$30–$70/g where found |
| Fentanyl | Schedule II | Respiratory depression; Addiction in days | ~$20–$40 per counterfeit pill |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Etonitazene look like?
White/yellow/off-white powder, pills, or e-liquid for vaping
What are the signs of a Etonitazene overdose?
Immediate respiratory depression; Unresponsiveness; Pinpoint pupils Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
~10–25× fentanyl potency Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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