CDC Warning on Carfentanil

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
CDC warns of carfentanil, an altered version of fentanyl that is 100 times more potent, leading to a significant increase in overdose deaths. Rigorous monitoring is called for by the CDC due to the rise in fatal overdoses.

Key Points

  • Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl
  • Deaths from carfentanil increased over 700% in 2024
  • CDC calls for rigorous monitoring of carfentanil and other potent opioids

Pros

  • Raising awareness about the dangers of carfentanil
  • Encouraging monitoring of potent opioids to prevent overdose deaths

Cons

  • Increased risk of overdose deaths due to the potency of carfentanil