Officials are warning about cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid reported to be up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl.

Law enforcement agencies and university health departments have sounded the alarm, the article reports.

The Rocky Mountain Division of the DEA has officially flagged the substance.

University of Texas students were warned to take the drug, tied to overdoses, seriously.

Health officials in Austin have launched outreach campaigns to inform residents.

Experts say its strength raises overdose risk and complicates emergency treatment.

First responders must use heightened safety protocols at suspected exposure sites, the article says.

Task forces are investigating supply chains, and officials urge people with information to contact authorities.

Read the full article on the cychlorphine warning and how officials are responding.