Consumers Warned About 'Gas Station Heroin' Products Containing Tianeptine

What is 'Gas Station Heroin'?

• ⚠️ Products with names like Zaza or Pegasus, found in gas stations and smoke shops, contain a dangerous drug called tianeptine.
• 💡 Tianeptine is nicknamed 'gas station heroin' because it can produce a temporary high, feelings of relaxation, and pain relief.
• ⚡ However, it also carries severe side effects including slow breathing, confusion, coma, and death.

Lack of Regulation and Addiction Risk

• 🚫 Unlike regulated prescription drugs, tianeptine is not regulated and can be sold over the counter.
• 📈 These products can be addictive and are considered as dangerous as heroin.

Rising Poison Control Calls and State Bans

• 🚨 Calls to poison control centers regarding tianeptine have increased by over 500% in the last five years.
• 🏥 Many individuals have required hospitalization due to these products.
• ⚖️ States like Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia have banned tianeptine, leading to a slight drop in cases, while numbers continue to rise in unregulated areas.