A drug known as "designer Xanax" has been a problem in Oklahoma in recent years.

Now there's a push to make it illegal.

It's normally mixed in with other drugs, and if someone overdoses, Narcan doesn't work.

What is Bromazolam?

It's one of dozens of variations of black market Xanax.

"That's just a fancy way to say that it's a black market made drug that may have the same effect as the legitimate Xanax or Valium, but this has not been approved for medical use and has no medical value," said Mark Woodward, OBN.

What has Bromazolam been found in?

It's found in fentanyl, meth, heroin, cocaine, and other drugs.

How many people have died with Bromazolam in their system?

OBN has seen 15 overdose deaths in Oklahoma in 2025 with Bromazolam in their system.

OBN says out of more than 1,200

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