Carfentanil: The Potent Opioid Causing Deaths Across the US
Health officials warn about carfentanil, a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, causing deaths in 37 states. Carfentanil, originally designed to tranquilize elephants, has led to a significant increase in overdoses, threatening progress in reducing drug-related deaths.
Key Points
- Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent than morphine.
- The drug, originally designed for large mammals, is highly addictive and poses a significant risk of overdose and death.
- Despite a decrease in overall drug overdoses, carfentanil-specific overdoses have been rising, especially in states like Florida and West Virginia.