The facts about fentanyl

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• Description:
  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. There are two types of fentanyl: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Both are considered synthetic opioids. Pharmaceutical fentanyl is prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain, especially after surgery and for advanced-stage cancer. However, most recent cases of fentanylrelated overdose are linked to illicitly manufactured fentanyl, which is distributed through illegal drug markets for its heroin-like effect. It is often added to other drugs because of its extreme potency, which makes drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous. ; Publication date from document properties. ; entanyl_fact_sheet_508c.pdf
• Subjects:
  • Drug Overdose
  • Fentanyl
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  Text
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  Pamphlet (or booklet)
• Pages in Document:
  2 unnumbered pages
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/122924/cdc_122924_DS1.pdf
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  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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