What’s Being Sold at Michigan Gas Stations Is Seriously Dangerous

It’s unapproved, dangerous, and it’s being sold at Michigan gas stations.

The FDA just issued a warning about a product showing up at gas stations across the country, including here in Michigan. It’s easy to get, super risky, and the worst part? It’s catching on with younger people more than ever.

The stuff they sell at some Michigan gas stations, aside from this product, is risky to take, including energy drinks, supplements, unregulated vaping products, and even those unregulated sex enhancement pills. But this particular product takes it to a whole new level of danger. It’s not just risky; it can be potentially life-threatening, and the FDA is sounding the alarm.

According to WNEM, the FDA issued a warning Thursday about a dangerous product known as “gas station heroin,” called tianeptine.

You can find it at convenience stores, gas stations, vape shops, and even online, but the FDA hasn’t approved tianeptine for any use.

What Exactly is Tianeptine?

Tianeptine is a chemical that’s sometimes sold as a mood booster or stress reliever. But here’s the thing: it acts on your brain like an opioid, which makes it super addictive and dangerous. They say it can cause a sense of euphoria, relaxation, and sedation.

Younger people are buying it because it’s marketed as a quick way to feel good without the hassle of prescription meds. The problem is, it’s way too easy to get. You can just walk up to the counter and buy it. There isn’t even an age restriction.

What Are the Dangers of Tianeptine?

If someone takes this stuff, they could experience agitation, confusion, nausea, vomiting, coma, and even death.