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flag "Gas station heroin" surge sees poison control calls soar as tianeptine's dangers mount.

flag "Gas station heroin" refers to unapproved energy shots and cognitive supplements containing tianeptine, an illegal drug sold at gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops. flag Despite FDA warnings, tianeptine remains unregulated and can cause addiction and serious side effects. flag Poison control calls related to the drug have risen 525% between 2018 and 2023, with many cases requiring medical care. flag While tianeptine is not an opioid, it binds to similar brain receptors and can be dangerous, leading some states to ban or restrict its sale.

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