The Effects

Treatment Options

Description and Classification

Butonitazene:

A synthetic opioid in the benzimidazole family, chemically related to other synthetic opioids like etonitazene.

Relative Potency

Potency: 

Butonitazene is estimated to be more potent than morphine and has comparable potency to fentanyl, making it extremely powerful and increasing the risk of accidental overdose.

Why It Is Added

Purpose

Sought after for opioid-like effects, butonitazene is sometimes used as a substitute or additive in other opioids or counterfeit pills, contributing to overdose risks due to inconsistent potency.