China Bans Tiletamine as Youth Abuse Pet Anesthetic as Drug Substitute

Chinese authorities have officially moved to categorize tiletamine—a raw material used in veterinary anesthetics—as a controlled substance due to rising concerns over its recreational misuse among younger populations. Authorities confirmed that the new classification is part of a broader, ongoing effort to curb the diversion of anesthetic agents that are being repurposed for human consumption. … Read more