'Gas station heroin' called addictive with opioid-like withdrawal symptoms | Rush Hour

With the street name of “gas station heroin,” the drug tianeptine is marketed as a dietary supplement in brightly colored bottles, but the FDA says it’s highly addictive, can create opioid-like withdrawal symptoms and, in some cases, be deadly. NewsNation's Dray Clark reports.
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[@NunyaBizzybone]

Never even heard of it, this was like an advertisement almost

[@cail171]

Me neither. Odd.

[@shellos8]

That's what I was thinking. They just basically advertised this substance that probably most of us have never heard of.

[@brotherlogicrmf2199]

Your local news is the main confusion within the community. Remember your local news boosted the sales of K2 ( synthetic weed) and bath salts. Your local news is the main influencers or antagonizers of gang retaliation. If you watch enough of it you will see what I'm talking about.

[@1ifbyland2ifbysea]

I agree that's all the news does is advertises new drugs when they do this while we have people dying all over the place from fentanyl, another drug the news made popular and made all the junkies want to try the new drug that was claimed to be 1000x as powerful as herion.

[@lorettascott5477]

No shit!!

[@tonyzone8999]

This is what happens when u cut people off from pain meds when they truly need them. U can’t even get Vicodin when getting teeth pulled. It’s dumb asf

[@jamieknox1806]

Well that's because you don't need vicodin after getting your teeth pulled. I have had almost all my teeth removed using only the numbing shot. There is zero pain after it and if there is you can take Tylenol and that will take care of the pain by itself if there is any.

[@missmicheleeexo2269]

@@jamieknox1806 I'll agree except for impacted wisdom teeth. Those are a way more painful removal than just a regular tooth. I know... All 4 of mine were impacted and removed.

[@Hbm1923]

@@jamieknox1806 exactly i had 10 teeth removed when i was younger and they just beamed me with the numbing stuff and sent me on my way. i remember having gaping holes where my baby teeth were and never once thought i needed opioids. just a little tylenol.

[@peaceonearth351]

@@jamieknox1806 I think pain meds should be given for an infected tooth. Non-stop pain.

[@MattHipster]

Pain is non avoidable get tf over it

[@davidgordon7673]

You think this sh*t is bad, you should try the sushi at any 7-11.

[@RickyL305]

No thanks

[@Coffee240]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@magvs_mæstro216]

How many milligrams to feel it and what is the half-life?

[@magvs_mæstro216]

Just tried Sake from Ralphs. Its not sushi from 7-11, but its pretty close lol(must have been a bad batch).

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

Hahahaha

[@V.Oakley]

Give the chronic pain patients back there pain meds. Most people who are taking drugs off the streets because they are not able to get it from their doctors.

[@RickyL305]

Though I agree with what you stated. There are still a good amount of doctors that still prescribe them but a lot more loops to get around as the loops should be in place anyhow. Let's get real there was no use for pill mills at every corner, there was no laws in Place prior to 2016 to stop both doctor shopping and out of state so called patients taking advantage of legitimate patients whom need them. Unfortunately when the CDC 2016 guidelines was put into law by Donald Trump, America did not realize fentinil and other dangerous drugs would be taken over. Where America failed to see this outcome, other countries taken advantage of it with making a ton of money while killing thousands yearly. I still receive my medications after returning from overseas but I know of many whom were cut off immediately also. I know some of my are banned also in more than half of all American states also. One of my scripts, I only know of just two states that issue them and even then, it's far less doctors doing so.

[@ravensalters5769]

Exactly 💯💯💯🙏

[@Bigmouth660]

Yep

[@smokeskull]

When I read this I thought I wrote it.

[@Yeen666]

Bro wants everybody dependent on the Pharmacists. #jenkem

[@ElLocoCaballero]

Never heard of it, thank you for this story. Without you everyone in Idaho wouldn't have ordered it.

[@bestiefswlady5251]

LOL!!! Is Kratom or that stuff called blue lotus legal there?

[@robertkenney6002]

LOLOL Idaho. Where you from?

[@issahumps]

😂 RIP Idaho

[@dfweurocars]

LMAOOO that dry out there, huh? xD

[@kellywilliams2243]

Lol, this is the first I've heard of it too! Time to buy stock in this stuff!

[@amybachmancliett9366]

Sounds like we need to take the boot off the neck of our medical system so ppl don’t need to self medicate via gas station dupes

[@matty6397]

So true

[@christinerobinson890]

Exactly. If the doctors were actually allowed to prescribe pain meds, then we wouldn’t have the need to find alternatives.

[@MrMadbrowncow]

Wow, drug reps come in bots now

[@tracy2762]

​@@MrMadbrowncow its factual if you paid attention to the gov cracking down on drs etc..government sued cvs and others for billions but did they bother to help those who were on the meds to begin with? where did that money go?

[@natashiam7021]

Best comment ever. Doctors are no longer able to prescribe medication they seem fit for the patient . Government leaders and insurance companies some how know more about the medical field then the doctors who attended years of school. 1st mistake made was forcing patients off pain meds 10yrs ago up to this day. That forced so many people who need it to function n be a productive in life to find other things that help. Its like Doctors are afraid to practice for fear the FDA will shut them down. This video is proof when ur not getting the care from ur medical professional humans will look for any n everything they can self medicate with. Seems to me under a Doctor's care was better then people out here self medicating . I strongly believe there is something in certain peoples bodies that make them have a higher risk of becoming dependent on certain medication. I dont believe its all having an addictive personality. I truly believe some people carry some kind of gene or something they are lacking in the body when they take pain meds for the 1st time as prescribed what ever it is the body latches on and cant function without. Once science figures that out a lot of lives will change. Maybe its just me that thinks this way . Ive watched so many people that were successful , NEVER dependent on anything , take pain meds for a few weeks and now all the sudden they cant function without it. Banning the stuff dont fix the issue in fact its made it worse then ever..

[@SofiaTHEfIRST1873]

This is the same ppl that talked bad about Kratom. And Kratom saved my life from chronic pain!!

[@Mr.Death101]

You should try heroin or fetanyl cuz it's a lot better

[@TimothyMcVay]

Iv heard this is very different , never tried it. I do believe its not 100% all natural like kratom. Kratom has kept me sober over the years also ... my a*hole was puckered up when I saw the title , thinking it was about kratom. Spreading lies

[@Mr.Death101]

@@TimothyMcVay kratom is trash it's Chinese cannabinoid and you're an idiot for using it you'd be better off smoking marijuana. It just shows how stupid all these people are on this planet.

[@jw7sw]

EXACTLY! I’m pro-kratom. It honestly saved me from alcohol and Xanax addiction

[@TimothyMcVay]

@Michael Hawk your not makin much sense buddy , I am definitely an idiot.. I'll give you that ..

[@ST-rj8iu]

Sometimes news stories are the best advertisers for these drugs. I have never heard of this nor would I if it wasn't for the news.

[@tonyaadams5402]

Yes. They advertised and now we all know about it...including kids. Sounds like they are marketing to teenagers.

[@maryellengriffey5819]

Hard to tell who's in bed with the crooked government.

[@michaelax3025]

I was just thinking 🤔 the exact same thing... Great people who NEVER heard of it , will now search it out

[@nikkij4873]

Is it more dangerous than alcohol? Alcohol is perfectly legal and is the leading cause of death for people under 22

[@PinkSteel4real]

Yet nobody talks about that..been my thought for years

[@Hbm1923]

government makes money off of alcohol so it’s not going anywhere

[@frjcde9392]

Well the legal drinking age is 21, so yes, it’s illegal for people under 21 to be drinking.

[@nikkij4873]

@@frjcde9392 lol someone misread the prompt. Issue is level of danger posed, not legality. Alcohol is more dangerous than many drugs that are totally illegal. Like marijuana in many states still, for example.

[@funnycatvideos5490]

Get this alcohol is an opioid that's why withdrawal still exactly the same chills throwing up lack of sleep restless legs alcohol affects the MU opioid receptor in the stomach read the paper from the University of Berkeley find and they found the link makes perfect sense I Use tramadol to get off alcohol it worked perfectly

[@ronaldsimmonds1002]

No thanks. I’ll take a bag of Fritos and a Coke instead. And those are probably poisonous enough.

[@danielboone8435]

Refined sugar is 100 times more addictive than cocaine.

[@binkersbonkers244]

Good for you! Don't even try drugs.. they will take over

[@blackpoppymagazine]

Now everyone knows what it's called and where to buy it. Good one.

[@chozen_1309]

No shit 🤦‍♂️

[@bhorsley1978]

Great job on advertising the product. I see more people running to gas stations now.

[@randi-leebutcher4004]

my thoughta exactly...

[@beelikemizu604]

Never heard of it... this is insane. Thank you for publishing this story 🙏

[@itsyaboybuck5973]

Real shit. We must be vigilant.

[@nathanmiller9785]

This report is sensationalist garbage. Kratom has a very gentle and mild effect. On par with Coffee in terms of intensity and addivtiveness. I’ve been using it for 10 years as a general wellness tonic and energy boost in the morning. It’s never given me any kind of opiate like high. Most of the people I know who use it are retirement age folk who never touched a “drug” in their lifetime. Don’t believe everything the talking head on the news tells you.

[@nathanmiller9785]

Oh sorry- I thought the news report was about Kratom. Tianeptine is awful terrible stuff.

[@michaelflorentino3904]

Here we go again! Thanks

[@rockyrose6326]

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[@AndrewMays-je5xx]

Alcohol is one of the worst drugs to become addicted tooo but thats none of business

[@MK_ULTRA420]

True, but anyone can make alcohol which is what happened during prohibition.

[@honeybunch5765]

Omg, the US is hectic. We have to beg for pain meds or even just sleeping tablets.

[@davidruelas2870]

Kratom has helped so many. Big pharma noticed that the herbal plant has many health benefits, and many are migrating to healthier choice, and it's hurting their bottom line.

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

Exactly

[@DiogenesOfCa]

Thanks for letting me know about this, heading out to "fill my tank."

[@magvs_mæstro216]

Which tank? Breaker breaker we have a live one, heading east on Brooklyn st. Subject looks to be under the influence of..... "gas" 10-4 Copy that We're going to need backup Sending two units behind you 10-4

[@wokewar3]

Lmao, yeah I'm starting a google search on this....

[@uranodas]

Right on

[@HumanBoomin]

Hahahahahaha find the cheapest gas by going station to station

[@Bearzo23]

If you’re getting “herbal supplements” at a gas station, you need to reevaluate your life.

[@wtfsamusidk7574]

Stacker 1

[@unsaneone3638]

Lol damn you’re right. Reevaluating in progress. Don’t know why but your obviously true comment just hit home with me. For real wtf is wrong with me? Ty

[@Timbzz-dq8vn]

I take kratom because psych meds ruined my life. Kratom is amazing and I've been on it for 6 yrs no withdrawals at all.

[@GalactusOG]

i take 1 every few days. Just have some self control.

[@indexoptions]

Or don’t take the shit at all?

[@Tipperary757]

I don't think addicts have self control.

[@GalactusOG]

@@Tipperary757 Everyone's different.

[@Dean-cp9op]

I will go to my nearby gas station and pick this up thanks for letting me know 🙏👍

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

Hahaha

[@rudyferrell]

I sure hope you were joking

[@tactical-daddy]

See but listening to the "testimonials" they are abusing the stuff to begin with. If you intentionally take more than what is on the bottle you're purposely trying to get something out of it.

[@Shadowx157]

The lab chemicals cause addiction though..

[@qweenwashington3162]

Right! They already druggies 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@feellucky271]

Not stating a preference either way but why would you buy it if you weren't going to get "something out of it"?

[@michaelp205]

I have used tianeptine before for the purpose of relieving anxiety, especially social anxiety, and it works well for that purpose. It's used as an antidepressant in other parts of the world. I didn't have any side effects whatsoever, except that I did start to feel slightly euphoric or high one time when I took more than normal. At higher dosages, it binds to opioid receptors in the brain, and this is problematic for those with addictive tendencies. I used it only occasionally and I used it responsibly, and I feel that it can absolutely be used responsibly. This news story is very is one-sided, telling only of the horror stories of extreme abuse. I feel that it is generally safe, but only when used responsibly.

[@joep6035]

Alot of people do not have the ability to use it responsiblely. And it's not a question of common sense or will power. Some people's brain receptors just act, as you said, addictively. The problem is that it's just too easy to get and there is no medical oversight on its use.

[@michaelp205]

@@Michael_J_M14 So is water.

[@lorettascott5477]

You yourself said you took a higher dose.

[@michaelp205]

@@joep6035 I get that some people are just going to abuse it. I'm not necessarily saying that it should be legal. I'm only presenting my personal experience with it, which differs greatly from what's described in the story.

[@michaelp205]

@@Michael_J_M14 Okay smarty pants.

[@doug4699]

It’s doesn’t matter if a drug is legal or illegal, users will use and find a way.

[@tvc1028]

Only reason this one is abused is because it's legal. They'll just go back to real heroin and shit but this shit isn't regulated either (most supplements arent). This shits safer but idk by how much

[@bradicaldev]

I love kratom....to me it's just a tool...like coffee is a tool to get you going....kratom a tool to help you mellow....both can be addictive but both make days more enjoyable....everyone needs relief...it's important to find relief in things that don't destroy your health, family or bank account

[@PinkSteel4real]

Does it help with pain and anxiety..to relax? My body don't like the 🌳 🌲 I've seen it around but there's so many, which would you suggest?

[@bradicaldev]

​@PinkSteel wholeherbs red bali has been the most consistent brand and strain for me

[@alwaysconfused7664]

My boy hooked on them Rhino peniz pills

[@zacfabian3046]

Based on my OWN opinion,... Usually if it's legal in Europe/ the rest of the world and not the US, it probably is beneficial in small doses... Like Ibugane (probably spelt wrong)

[@anyasogames]

spelled Ibogaine, but you were close!!

[@beneachus4901]

This reminds me of when they were selling bath salts at the gas station. I was in high school and I did it several times. It was like a mix between meth and coke. It makes me sick thinking about it

[@samusvikerness661]

I remember doing it mixed in with meth. That’s basically what that shit is. Sketchier meth if that’s possible.

[@ccragan7837]

My son was addicted to this. It helped destroy his life. He said the withdrawals were worse than Heroin. He would take 6-10 bottles a day. He committed suicide in 3/2022. 😢

[@nicoley8491]

So sorry!

[@Annie-lu5rt]

Condolences for your loss. 🙏🌹

[@minnietrout814]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢💔

[@KathyStacy7]

I’m so sorry 😭

[@kathleenwilliams6599]

Very sad... Prayers coming from me to you!!!

[@serialkiller979]

Thanks for the introduction I had never heard of this stuff before I will have to find some and see what it's capable of I hope it can actually do what you claim but I have my doubts so I won't get my hopes up

[@rudyferrell]

How was it ?

[@nickg2561]

Found 30 people that wanted to talk anonymously but not one to the camera with heroin you can find 30 people that will talk to the camera. Hmmmmmmm

[@jenniferanderson3694]

If only they were this thorough with warning people about the 💉

[@icantthinkofaname15]

Ya no kidding. Did you hear that people who got the shot can't give blood to hospitals anymore wtf does that tell ya. Sketchy

[@LunaBobbi]

You are 100% just advertising this product.

[@Two_Deep]

Not gonna lie I wanna try some

[@teresacorley7874]

This should be banned imeaditely that is really putting young adults and kids what is going to be next our box of rasonbran

[@WhereOceansMeeet]

And still, cigarettes are legal in all 50 states...

[@SG-bb8pq]

Yall are the best Advertisers for this product. What are the kickbacks? I want some 😆 🤣

[@mariarooney6262]

Maybe they’re part of it. Who makes it? Someone’s making alot of money, and now that it’s advertised, they will get richer. All in the plan. They’re always ahead of us.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

It is a fact those anonymous responses were invented by whoever made this piece. I can find people willing to admit bad things about everything from gambling to video games on camera and these giys cannot find one person to put a face behind these unproven claims? 100 bs!!!

[@newgoliard6059]

If an adult wants to use it, no person or govt. has the right to stop them.

[@Tipperary757]

Addicts cause many problems for others. Not just a personal "enjoy yoursel" issue. Parents f'ing up + neglecting their kids due to addiction, among other problems.

[@howlinwulf]

Please don't start,easy to start sometimes have to die to quit. See even if you quit this you may start something else a little more easier next time. As a recovering addict who wasted 30 years I beg you never do anything you don't absolutely have to even if a Dr prescribed it

[@LAT-qk3vj]

Amen Brother!

[@undercovermother5243]

This is an old old tryciclic antidepressant. I gave it as a psych nurse. Mostly used in schizophrenic patients with treatment resistant depression. No different than misusing gabapentin.

[@jaykafcas4342]

BULLCRAP, you use Gabapentin to sorta help with the HELL. You liars are torchering people with this bullcrap misinformation

[@undercovermother5243]

@@jaykafcas4342 you're so far from the truth. Gabapentin is a horrible medication for most.

[@tonyakruid2095]

How many people die from cigarettes and alcohol per year 😫 0:29

[@brotherlogicrmf2199]

One of the brand names are labeled ZaZa. You can see who they're trying to get hooked on the drug.

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Who? Yo momma?

[@brotherlogicrmf2199]

@@HeadNtheClouds I guess this comment was supposed to be hilarious. So I will give you the response you wanted badly HAHA 😂

[@bestiefswlady5251]

I won’t buy anything w that as a name. Look up Ouija board and then that 4 letter name that begins with the Z. That being said though - yes I’m glad Kratom is still legal in California :-)

[@brotherlogicrmf2199]

@@bestiefswlady5251 It's a demon name.

[@HeadNtheClouds]

@@brotherlogicrmf2199 thanks bro, I’m in a wacky mood

[@northerniltree]

I was hooked on Cheetos for years, until I got help. This stuff sounds as bad or worse.

[@amandafrompa5386]

Wow I had no clue these things exsisted! I only know of kratom which isnt bad at all I've bought it several times for energy at work..I always got the white kratom and people say its like heroin and it absolutely is not!! It really worked well for fatigue and pain..I hope they don't take that away next cause its not as bad as what some people say..

[@joshuablair252]

Just beware how addictive kratom is. My buddy went to rehab and people were in there for it It binds to the opiate receptors, and the high is very similar. I am addicted to it and quitting meth, cocaine, and smoking was a thousand times easier Inability to sleep, inability to control mood, uncontrollable depression and anxiety, muscle pain and bone pain Do not take it every day. I took it every day to treat ADHD because I couldn't get Adderall from my doctor. I listened to the morons online talking about how safe it is and it's Gods greatest gift and how it's not addictive It won't kill you, id rather be a kratom addict than a heroin addict, but it for sure can ruin your life I was spending 60 bucks every two days and had to take Suboxone for a week to get my tolerance down on it. All my extra money goes to it. All because I listened to people talk about how it's okay to take it every day. But it's completely fine every week or so

[@malibubarbie9098]

I totally agree!

[@LAT-qk3vj]

It’s physically addictive. You will get hooked. Withdrawal Is Terrible

[@WhiTlockz7]

Just please dont get addicted and take too much, thats what I thought at first. Until one day my heart stopped and I collapsed on the sidewalk with paramedics around me! It caused a stimulant overdose and I barely escaped death. Please dont get addicted it will take over!

[@Thebald1]

This here should tell you that Drs are doing it completely wrong.. My back Dr retired last year and I was sent there by my regular Dr.. I go back to my regular Dr and he says there's not much that I can do for you.. What? So absolutely nothing at all for withdrawals.. After my back Dr had me taken #6 oxycodone 30's per day and I would like to see anyone try to withdrawal from that high of a dose.. It was scary.. I got fed up and I started paging my regular Dr at 4am just to wake him up.. He put me back on #4 per day and now I'm down to just taking #3 10's per day.. I also think that every doctor should have to go through oxycodone withdrawals before they are able to write them.. just like police go through being teased and maced.. Crazy Mess.. They act like it's no big deal to withdrawal.. Well just imagine going to your front door at 10 p.m. and when you open it there's 4 men standing there with shotguns.. Yeah that's what the panic attacks feel like.. You can't sleep like that..

[@Ryan88881]

That's ludicrous... Yes it used to be a standard practice for psychiatrists specifically to try the drugs they prescribe at least once themselves but purposely going through withdrawals?? Stop being dumb. You just have to read to know that withdrawal (especially from certain drugs) is pure hell and you can forever change your brain chemistry even after the withdrawal stage. People should not be taking it often enough to have withdrawals in the first place... no one. You couldn't pay me to take an opioid everyday.. It's called not being pharmacologically illiterate. You should've known what you were in for taking a morphine analogue daily let alone at that dose. And the only professionals who should purposely put themselves through intense opioid withdrawal are the moronic ones like yours who told you to take it daily...

[@Ryan88881]

@@Thebald1 "Well I definitely wasn't the one that prescribed me the medication for one" What is that supposed to mean? Just because someone in a white lab coat tells you to take an opioid everyday doesn't mean you just blindly do it anyway. You're an adult. Maybe try acting like it. "and no I didn't have a clue that they were that habit-forming because I'm not a drug head.." You mean because you're uneducated... This ain't the 1950s or 70s bro. If you need someone to hold your hand through basic drug pharmacology and the basics for derivatives of opium then you're a loser straight up. "And you can't expect everyone to know.." Yes I can... Anyone who's not a literal child should know this and should be considered common knowledge even as far back as the 90s. There's absolutely no excuse for this even for patients. It doesn't take a genius to figure out the realities of an opium derived psychoactive compound. You people truly blow my mind. "maybe you shouldn't be in your field of work, especially if you want to blame it on the freaking patient.." Who said I only blame the (adult) patients? For all intents and purposes; the doctor is even dumber than you. Again, the only excuse for being that clueless is either being a literal child or living in the early to mid-20th century. Even by the 90s/early 2000s everyone should've known this about opioid-receptor agonists.

[@ratsalad9401]

so what you're saying is: this is dangerous for people with no self control who are already addicted to something else and are looking for the next best thing. You should reconsider this story and maybe go a little more in depth. All you've done is let more addicts know there is something else they can try.

[@corymcnamara0309]

You take 60 pills of anything from a gas station you are going to od Give people access back to the pain meds that worked. This is why the overdoses are so high because people are forced to find medical help on the steeets

[@r0ckymarie]

Perhaps if it weren’t so hard to find help for addiction in this country, people wouldn’t be going to these lengths to get off of opi0ids.

[@rudyferrell]

They're more than happy to put you on suboxone or methane. People have to get on suboxone to get off this stuff.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

It's incredibly easy to get help now thanks to some pandemic era regulations that passed. A family doctor can now prescribe suboxone now, for instance. There are now telehealth options as well. In my case I sought out assistance via telehealth and they use my insurance. It's great since I work out of state irregularly throughout the year. 20 bucks a month, drug tests are mailed to me and results are uploaded to their app. The app also has loads of recovery groups that discuss nearly every topic around addiction and getting help as well. Bicycle Health. Quick MD, I believe it's called, also offers a similar service for far less than the average persons habit in one day, without insurance. The pandemic was an absolute blessing when it came to addiction assistance, access to therapy and other mental health concerns. So you may have been correct 5+ years ago but not anymore unless you're specifically wanting to talk about methadone, which is still ridiculously prohibitive to access for some reason.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

​@@rudyferrellsadly suboxone only mitigates like half the withdrawls from Tianeptine. I had a quick relapse, while in suboxone with Tianeptine. The withdrawls come on quick and they're brutal. Between maxing out my suboxone at 24mg and taking that in tandem with clonidine and gabapentin... I STILL had some degree of withdrawls for about a week, especially the RLS symptoms. I'd rather see people do the typical street drugs tbh, Tianeptine is some serious stuff.

[@BrandonDoStuff]

Glad I heard of this- gonna grab some now!

[@feellucky271]

Grabbing that tiger by the tail son.

[@Ryan88881]

I once heard of this magical little concept called.... not taking a drug daily. Wow, crazy nuanced idea I know.. Only complete amateurs and highly reckless people get into *daily* use of hard drugs in the first place, with the exception of people with crazy diseases and chronic pain. Obviously it'll have withdrawals if used daily for extended periods. Big whoop. Some of the most physically benign and practical drugs have some of the worst withdrawals. It's not difficult to *not* use a major hardcore drug like Xanax or heroin or this stuff every literal day, jesus people get a grip.

[@joep6035]

Sorry. It's just not that simple. People have different brain chemistries and it can make it difficult to realize the speed of addiction and the need for the substance. I'm not condoning it or excusing those who do get addicted. Those who have this problem, and most people realize they do sooner than later, should know to stay away from stuff like this. But, some people aren't all that self aware.

[@Ryan88881]

@@joep6035 "Staying away" is not the goal. The goal is to simply not abuse it which is stupidly easy. This whole stuff about 'not trying it at all' is just dumb and misses the point. Drugs aren't excessively addictive in that sense to begin with. Both you and me and basically any normal person would be able to experiment with stuff like heroin and not form an addiction to it. It literally has the same addiction rate as alcohol. I even have alcoholic genes and still can use alcohol in moderation, let alone opioids. There's only one exception to this rule and that is people who were neglected as children (especially in a maternal sense) having an underdeveloped endorphic system in the brain making the feeling of opioids pretty much irresistible because it's like being loved/hugged for the first time in their life. People who were neglected as very young children therefore react very differently to opioids than 'normal' people. That is the only scenario where you can fall into the hole of addiction without prior excessive and frequent abuse of a drug.

[@joep6035]

@@Ryan88881 I'm going to differ with you again. That is not the only reason and path to addiction. I guess we'll agree to disagree. Take care.

[@Ryan88881]

@@joep6035 Jesus christ I *never* said that was the only path to addiction smartass. I said that was the only way someone could get addicted nearly instantly without first abusing the drug. Any other type of scenario the user would have to extensively abuse the drug before addiction is even an option on the table. Stop strawmaning and learn to read/comprehend.

[@joep6035]

@@Ryan88881 Dude you got some anger issues. Not to mention a pretty obvious lack of self esteem. Good luck with all that.

[@christinakaur8766]

It's an effective medication used in many other countries. I've never taken it myself but I lived in Austria and it's marketed as "Stablon" there. At high doses it can have a sedative effect, but abuse of this medication is rare where it's commonly prescribed. I agree it shouldn't be taken without a prescription and sold at gas stations, but do some research and don't call it "gas station heroin" like it's the new "crocodile" drug. Tianeptine has minimal effects on opioid receptors. It's more of a GABA receptor type effect, like benzodiazapines. This segment was useless, really.

[@desertsunset8025]

They don't want to lose money on their heroin sales .

[@Inertia888]

@@desertsunset8025 No, it's more about the grabby headline, of 'Heroin' getting more clicks, than 'GABA receptor type effect, like benzodiazepines'.

[@jaykafcas4342]

You are so wrong is SICKENING. We need to get this Einstein liar addicted, THEN let’s talk about night 1. (From the ER)

[@jamieknox1806]

Pretty sure that would make it way worse of a withdrawal if it's more like a benzo. The withdrawal from that can actually kill someone and it can last for months up to years. No thank you.

[@ChereeDawn]

I think this might be what Alex Murdaugh was taking

[@RickyL305]

Here we go again, more crises by the minute. Thankfully it will be banned in all states soon enough unlike the streets Narcotics on the streets. Being sold in a commercial establishment is much easier to control and fast.

[@shweefranglais7900]

The problem as I see it is that many drugs if used sensibly don't cause addiction or harm. Fentanyl for example is a great pain killer when used by a physician in small doses for cancer or end of life care. The problem is when people misuse them. If these drugs are available to buy then it is guaranteed someone who is so inclined will find out how many they need to take to feel "high". Therefore these drugs should only be available on prescription . I know there will always be illegal selling of drugs, but putting these things in gas stations is just encouraging people who maybe wouldn't go as far as using a drug dealer to try something to get high . I agree that alcohol is equally harmful if used to excess; but it is also a drug that has been around for a long time and if used socially in moderation it is one of life's little pleasures. Maybe because it has been around for so long people are conscious of what is a reasonable amount . Sticking to one glass of wine for example. People trying to get high to be honest I don't understand it as it is taking away the pleasure of the drug eg alcohol. Also if someone has a real pain problem and they have already been taking something like heroin which has pain relieving benefits then they will not benefit from that drug when they really need it. I agree that there is a problem in that people with real excrutiating pain are not being prescribed the opiods they need.There are legitimate medical uses for these drugs in which case I think they should be allowed to be prescribed. I understand there can be a cross-over. (that people started taking them legitimately then continued when the pain had gone) This probably came down to overprescribing, so prescribing needs to be closely monitored and only prescribed for as long as is needed. I was prescribed a sleeping tablet that was "totally safe to stay on for as long as you want" more than 40 years ago. Around 10 years ago they decided it wasn't. I can't kick it completely, but this is where physicians need to take some of the blame as they put you on these things in the first place. Luckily my physician is still prescribing it to myself but not new patients . When he threatened to take it away I tried other things which I could buy legally and to be honest the side effects were far worse. So I think it's reasonable for physicians to keep patients on moderate doses eg of opiods, fentanyl etc ; also ambien zolpidem etc if they were introduced to that a long time ago. Whilst I agree it is not ideal and I wish I had never started taking a sleeping pill , it may be more dangerous to try and switch to this sort of "over the counter " stuff where you don't know applicable doses or side effects.

[@jamieknox1806]

Just because a you have a prescription from a doctor doesn't make you not an addict. Very low doses of fet will definitely get you hooked if given on a daily basis. Most the time it doesn't really matter because it is end of life care. It is a necessary evil to bring comfort to those in their last days or months.

[@dv_1991]

This was a drug advertisement lol I saw bags of xannizies being pour out on tables thru out this video

[@bodieboyb]

I started using this 5 years ago and it destroyed my life.

[@snicker576]

Thats because this drug is actually an opioid! Like heroin and shtuff like that

[@rudyferrell]

@snicker576 actually it's not an opiate or an opioid .

[@Yes_Anastasia]

It’s nasty sh*t! Really nasty and the withdrawal is BRUTAL! Very addicting.

[@bodieboyb]

@@Yes_Anastasia I was shooter and used if for only 6 months and in that time it destroyed my circulation system and veins in my body. They now have to put full stints in just to give me IV's at the hospital for my surgeries. And yes, the withdrawal is the most brutal I've ever experienced.

[@jonhutchinson2902]

This shit has been around for years.. ive never seen it personally here in Canada

[@Jason-vh6nr]

These people that were happened to dose every 4 hours or they get withdrawals is bulshit they're the ones that are overdoing it five to six bottles a day is ridiculous I take one bottle a day and I took it for six months I quit and I did not have no withdrawals so people that are overdoing it it says on the bottle to take one every six hours or something like that I can't remember exactly but it's the people taking it that's overdoing it so I don't see why we can't keep it alcohol the same way all this other shit it's a bunch of bulshit you need to let me go to the doctor and get my pain medicine and quit taking it away from

[@briandale8386]

Legalize drugs

[@megalou6567]

Well they will sell out of this everywhere tonight

[@Gfysimpletons]

Alcohol…..found at gas stations, highly addictive and causes widespread death……😂😂😂😂

[@fatdabs7379]

I remember it was easy to get Salvia and k-2.

[@crybaby3710]

2010 was crazy

[@toddburgess6792]

One might think, that if the addict has kicked the opioid dragon, why would they risk it with "gas station heroin", and then report the same withdrawl symptoms? "Golly gee Rusty, my jones is bad enough to do some gas station heroin! What do ya say, m'boy?!?" "Oh Clark, stop joking about that!"

[@tacobelle69]

I wouldn’t risk my recovery for some gas station crap… but I would have tried it when I was in active addiction. 😅

[@mech____]

sadly its more like kids hearing about a legal high and getting curious. people switching over to get off other drugs usually have a more specific motivation, withdrawals are like an extreme illness you know will last for at least x amount of time (generally 2 weeks-2 months) with the cure being something you're already used to acquiring. trust me if you've never been through a significant withdrawal it's worse than you can imagine. ofc not everyone who tries to quit successfully will, but thats why we need actual addiction support in the US instead of some random gas station pill from a sketchy vendor

[@ivermectin1974]

Reminds me when they said the same thing about Kratom. Then their narrative fell apart. Suboxone is the greatest drug for opiate abusers but they don’t want to actually fix the issue.

[@imajokerimasmokerimamidnig7442]

Suboxone is great ,A lot better than methadone in my opinion. But it also is just holding the horrific withdrawal at bay.,if you stop taking it or dnt ween very slowly you'll end up in severe hell just like any other abrupt stopping of an opiate . When doctors cut everyone off overnight, I turned to smoking something I'd never ever thought id touch. Just small hits of brown to keep from withdrawal.The thought of desending into full blown dope sick brought me closer to wanting to commit suicide than I've ever been. I just couldn't face it agsin. I despised having to spend my money and most of the day getting a tiny blob and then worry about when that was gone ,never ending cycle ..Soboxone was a miracle , I do get the devil whispering in my ear occasionally after maybe a trigger or wanting to escape the bullshit ,or just cuz I luv a good buzz . But..I also like a good life and addiction dnt bring that option around . Everything has fentynal in it anyways, literally Russian roulette with each hit ya take ! Thnx for lett'n me share ..😁🤘

[@missmicheleeexo2269]

@@williamwallace9620you're right. I know a significant amount of people who used chantix and went off the deep end.

[@whateverheather655]

Here's a thought how about make cannibus legal and this would solve 95% of all this BS !!

[@hueywade2299]

I’ve been addicted to them for about 2 years and am constantly trying to get off. I am 18 and used it to cope with death. You have to be 21 to get them but gas stations will sell them to you if you know how to talk to them because they don’t take it serious and just want money.

[@WhiTlockz7]

How you doing now bro? Ive got the same situation boiling

[@hueywade2299]

@WhiTlockz7 I haven't been taking them at all and I have been slowly healing. It's illegal in the state I live in now so it's hard for me to get.

[@WhiTlockz7]

@@hueywade2299 glad to hear your getting out, guess the ban was a blessing and a curse in a way

[@tomecalm7]

And the chemists will tweak the recipe, and put it back on the shelves. Only ending the war on drugs will start to slow this nonsense.

[@savetrump9120]

If you are doing that much then you know it's wrong. It's crazy to spend that much money on pills.

[@alimadaniels]

This is how fentanyl gets on the streets. Order online from China under the guise of dietary supplements.

[@juansanchez-kg2to]

Only prescribed medication is allowed

[@chrisgray4731]

The world is a slaughter house. The babes in the woods are caught in the teeth of the wolves in sheep's clothing !

[@marcelohuerta-sl5qg]

Didn’t know about it 😮 thanks for the info!😅

[@brotherlogicrmf2199]

Here we go again, your local news promoting hot new drugs that just hit the streets. Remember you guys, it was your local news who started the K2 (synthetic weed) craze.

[@donaldfeger91]

I want some of that!

[@Pax_Mayn3]

Thanks for letting me know, gonna go try it.

[@DavidHaydenFreeThinker]

I think some responsibility should lie on the gas stations that are selling these "supplements".

[@donaldfeger91]

Where can I get it ? Local gas station - thanks!

[@lorettascott5477]

This is disgusting 🤢 it's turning into spice!

[@shaf60]

Danger around every corner .

[@Boudicaisback]

Kratom has saved me from anxiety and depression.

[@Boudicaisback]

@@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat so for me i usewhite mang da and green mang da. I buy from kats botonicals. I reccomend starting off with half of the reccomended dose on a stomach full of food.

[@lashermayfair0]

Gee, it's almost like the "war on drugs" has caused much more harm than good...

[@morganmaddison8633]

yeah, let's put this on the shelves and get people addicted to it....money grabber, another home wrecker!

[@CallardAndBowser]

Right now is the best time in U.S. history to be a drug dealer, manufacturer and Cartel. The fact that you can sell such addictive product without any hassle from our government is simply amazing. Children are being given marijuana gummies to get them hooked at such young ages. I remember back to the Ronald Reagan administration when it was Just Say No To Drugs campaign. And look at our country now. Our state legislatures and federal legislatures are all on the Cartels' payroll, so anything goes now.

[@Ryan88881]

Your hilarious delusions and lies aside, edible THC is substantially less addictive/habitual than inhaled THC just fyi. Also not really a great time to be a drug dealer unless you're selling MDMA, LSD and/or weed. And coke to an extent but all the other drug markets have basically been ruined. There's not even heroin anymore and real amphetamines are a thing of the past. All that's left is super low purity methamphetamine that is all just racemic mixtures anyways.

[@randymarsh8411]

wow. The FACT THAT YOU THINK JUST SAY NO WASN'T PART OF THE FRIGGIN PROBLEM...god damned boomer never ending perpetual bullshit! it's not kids eating "gateway reefer madness" FFS really?

[@feellucky271]

It was the Reagan years that the cartels got their shit together and really started importing the dope and the Reagan administration did next to nothing to stop them and in fact actually helped explode the epidemic cocaine and other drugs.

[@ZacchaeusNifong]

You'd be surprised what other available substances are out there. This has been around for years.

[@Baalzz302]

Stop putting users in jail! Go after the people who are making this shit! God damn, law is so F’ing stupid.

[@livingintheforest3963]

This needs to be broadcast everywhere at all stations so people are aware of this. This is so sad. Years ago a doctor told me to take Xanax for my anxiety after my mother died, and that was like getting off of heroin thank God I was strong, and could do it, but these drugs are horrible. I have never used anything in my life.

[@lindseyhendrix2405]

I’m sorry about the loss of your mother! I hope you are doing well and better every day.

[@stevenewton7787]

Nope lovely getting off Benzodiazepines are well harder than H or other opiates. If you are going to use in the future try and keep it too a couple of times a week.

[@CornPopsDood]

You admitted you took Xanax lol. Prescription or not doesn’t matter.

[@lindseyhendrix2405]

@@CornPopsDood what are you getting at exactly?

[@nicoleparrish9407]

​@@lindseyhendrix2405 I wouldn't pay him any mind. Everyone knows CornPop is a bad dude. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[@Rachell_H]

I've never even heard of this. You've just given addicts another alternative if they didn't know of this to begin with. Also, I don't think I believe the F D A has no way of knowing anything. Don't these companies have to register their products somewhere in order to sell them especially at convenience stores? If not they should have to.

[@morganmaddison8633]

why is this allowed to be on shelves period???!!!! come on FDA ban this before it hits the public. it's all about MONEY

[@pandabearmadness6263]

I've used this you don't get high

[@jboogie8159]

Who has that much money? Nobody I know. Guess that means it's only a danger if you can spend $200 a day.

[@stevengallant6363]

Why report on it? Most people have never heard of it. Now a lot of people are going to go looking for it. So this report is adding to the problem instead of helping to solve it.

[@robtopping7811]

Prob a Sponsor

[@stevengallant6363]

@@robtopping7811 it wouldn't surprise me.

[@ssjgogetta]

Tianeptine? This is the most ridiculous overblown news piece I've seen in a while, must be a slow news day.

[@unsaneone3638]

Don’t do this crap. You’re talking withdrawals like you’ve never known. Beware

[@turnt0ff]

Never heard of it. Wow! That’s disturbing.

[@Billy_Bob_Dan]

If I'd live in the states I'd be doing copious amounts of drugs too, it's sad to see a nation so fucked up

[@bigterry]

what the problem is?

[@thateabishhh]

Don’t get that crap confused with Kratom. They are not even in the same category

[@lorenfulghum2393]

"wow, what a fascinating story!" .... i think she is planning to pick some up after work.

[@williamfowler616]

all the taxes from sales were collected at the register, make a person wonder how these substances arrive on the market.