FACTS ABOUT FENTANYL

 Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine 

• There are two types of fentanyl:  
• pharmaceutical fentanyl 
• Illegally made fentanyl 

Illegally made fentanyl (IMF) is available on the drug market in different forms, including liquid and powder. 

In its liquid form, IMF can be found in nasal sprays, eye drops, and dropped onto paper or small candies. 

STREET NAMES FOR IMF INCLUDE: 

• Apache 
• Dance Fever 
• Friend 
• Goodfellas 
• Jackpot 
• Murder 8 
• Tango & Cash  

Fentanyl and Overdose 

• fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths.
• Even in small doses, it can be deadly.  

Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl 

• Drugs may contain deadly levels of fentanyl, and you wouldn’t be able to see it, taste it, or smell it. 
•  It is nearly impossible to tell if drugs have been laced with fentanyl unless you test your drugs with fentanyl test strips. 
• Test strips are inexpensive and typically give results within 5 minutes, which can be the difference between life or death.  
• Even if the test is negative, take caution as test strips might not detect more potent fentanyl-like drugs, like carfentanil 

References 

Fentanyl Facts. (2021, November 10). Www.cdc.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/fentanyl/ 

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