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Fentanyl, or "fent," is a potent synthetic opioid with medical benefits but extreme risks. Medically, it’s used for severe pain, like in cancer or post-surgery, as it’s 50-100 times stronger than morphine. It binds to brain opioid receptors, easing pain and causing euphoria. Prescribed use requires strict monitoring due to addiction and overdose risks.
Illicit fentanyl, often mixed into street drugs like heroin or fake pills, is a leading cause of overdose deaths. Just 2 milligrams can kill, and it’s undetectable by sight or smell, making accidental overdose common. It slows breathing, risking respiratory failure. Overdose signs include unresponsiveness and shallow breathing; naloxone can reverse it.
Medical fentanyl can cause drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and dangerous breathing issues, especially early on or with dose changes. Long-term use risks tolerance, addiction, worsened pain, and hormonal issues. In pregnancy, it can harm the fetus, causing newborn withdrawal.
Illicit fentanyl’s inconsistent potency and mixing with other drugs heighten dangers. In 2023, over 80,000 U.S. overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl, per the CDC. Addiction treatment with methadone or buprenorphine works but needs professional care.
Fentanyl is only “good” in rare, controlled medical cases for severe pain. Non-medical use is deadly due to its strength and unpredictability. Avoid illicit drugs, use fentanyl test strips if needed, and carry naloxone. Consult a doctor for pain management.
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