Stronger than heroin but currently legal in most states, U-47700 (also known as “Pinky” “Pink” or “U4” because of the powder’s pinkish hue) is easily available for purchase over the internet, and is often misleadingly marketed as a “research chemical” and “not for human consumption.” It is another opioid in the surge of synthetic drugs that includes bath salts and mock-up ecstasy. 
U-47700 belongs to a family of deadly synthetic opioids far more potent than morphine with the potential to be toxic even in small doses. It is taken alone or mixed with other drugs (like heroin and fentanyl), and in forms ranging from pills to powder to mist. Law enforcement and health officials have linked it to thousands of deaths last year, and The Federal Drug Enforcement Agency is now issuing its highest alert over the drug.
According to Drugs.com,”U-47700, also known as Pink, Pinky, or U4 on the streets, is a synthetic opioid pain medication developed as a dangerous designer drug. Since 2015, reports have surfaced of multiple deaths due to street use of U-47700 or “Pink”. Importation into the U.S. is primarily from clandestine chemical labs in China… Reports indicated that Pink and prescription opioid fentanyl may have been contained in the drug “cocktail” that led to the death of pop star legend Prince in April 2016.” Read more →
It’s easy to assume that if something is sold over the counter or even prescribed by your doctor, then it is safe. But this isn’t always the case. In fact many of the seemingly harmless bottles in your medicine cabinet can carry some dangerous risk. Pay close attention to what these dangers are, learn the risk, read the instructions carefully, and don’t be afraid to ask your doctor question. Here are some common dangers hiding in medicine cabinets:
