Frederick Ireland-Rose
6 Jun 2025 · Coroner Sarah Bourke · Inner North London
The coroner's concerns
1. nitazenes adulteration in vaping fluids
“The use of nitazenes as an adulterant to street heroin is well known. The presence of nitazenes in vaping fluids is less well known.”
2. lack of awareness among cannabinoid vape users about nitazene risks
“Public health measures are in place through statutory and voluntary sector drug misuse services to inform heroin users of the risks of nitazene adulteration. Cannabinoid vape users will often not be known to drug services and therefore may not be aware of the risks posed by nitazenes in vape fluids.”
3. limited naloxone access for cannabinoid vape users
“Drug services often issue Naloxone to be used in the event of an opiate/opioid overdose. Cannabinoid vape users may not be aware of Naloxone or may have problems accessing it.”