Mike Tyson Raises Awareness About Fentanyl Dangers
Mike Tyson recently brought attention to the dangers of fentanyl during a visit to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Institute in New York City. Wearing a blue DEA coat, he toured the Chelsea facility alongside Alina Haba, a New Jersey lawyer.
“One pill can kill,” Tyson remarked to the Post, stressing the seriousness of the issue.
He mentioned, “I found out that a fentanyl pill can be deadly. I wasn’t educated on fentanyl before this. It’s all new to me.” As Tyson’s legal cannabis business, Tyson 2.0, expands, he has become increasingly concerned about drug safety.
He contrasted the safety of his products with the dangers posed by illicit street drugs, highlighting that nearly 70% of recent overdose deaths in the U.S. are linked to illegally manufactured fentanyl. In New York City alone, there were almost 2,200 fatal overdoses last year, according to local officials.
Haba, who has developed a friendship with Tyson and his wife, Kiki, expressed their shared commitment to safety, regardless of their views on marijuana use. “There’s a significant problem out there, and that’s a fact,” she stated.
During the tour, lab workers showcased large bags of marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, fentanyl bricks, and other substances seized during DEA operations, including from JFK Airport. Tyson appeared shocked when shown a bag of counterfeit Adderall.
Scientists explained that these fentanyl bricks also contained carfentanil, which is even more potent. Haba pointed out the risks of children unknowingly consuming substances that might contain fentanyl, saying, “We don’t know what we’re dealing with when it comes to these products.”
Tyson acknowledged his limited experience with illegal drugs due to his troubled history, noting, “I spent a lot of time in insane asylums.” He shared that he began using marijuana after a tumultuous period filled with various substances. “I don’t smoke or drink anymore; I’ve been off cocaine for nine years. Now, I’m focused on ensuring cannabis is safe.”
His cannabis products, such as “Mike Bite,” a THC-infused gummy shaped like an ear, playfully reference his infamous 1997 fight with Evander Holyfield, where he bit a piece of Holyfield’s ear.
Tyson seems to be embracing his role as a cannabis business owner and stated he would “never” consider a return to boxing after a recent bout with influencer Jake Paul. “I’ve had my last fight; there’s no need to do it again,” he concluded.
