Pennsylvania Targets 'Gas Station Heroin'

Pennsylvania lawmakers are rushing to ban “gas station heroin” — the dangerous, unapproved opioid tianeptine — after a Fayette County death and growing overdose concerns. A sweeping House bill would criminalize its sale and possession with intent to sell, carrying up to five years in prison or $15,000 in fines. While most backed the measure, two dissenters warned against criminalizing possession, arguing addiction should be treated as a health issue, not a crime. The bill now heads to the Senate as Pennsylvania fights to stop this deadly trend before it spirals into an epidemic. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6891a56b8187cf45