DEAFinal Rule
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of N-Desethyl Isotonitazene and N-Piperidinyl Etonitazene in Schedule I
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Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has classified two synthetic drugs called N-Desethyl Isotonitazene and N-Piperidinyl Etonitazene as Schedule I controlled substances, meaning they are now illegal to make, sell, or possess without special permission. These drugs are dangerous synthetic opioids that have caused overdoses and deaths, so the DEA is treating them the same way it treats heroin and other highly addictive drugs with no accepted medical use.
Key Points
- 1Two synthetic opioid drugs (N-Desethyl Isotonitazene and N-Piperidinyl Etonitazene) are now classified as Schedule I, making them illegal to produce, distribute, or possess
- 2These drugs are linked to overdose deaths and serious health risks, similar to heroin and other dangerous opioids
- 3People caught making, selling, or possessing these drugs face federal criminal penalties, including potential prison time and fines
- 4The regulation applies nationwide and law enforcement agencies can now prosecute violations as federal crimes
- 5This action is part of the DEA's effort to combat the opioid epidemic by targeting new synthetic drugs that emerge on the illegal market
Key Dates
Published
December 23, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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