2021年12月21日 · Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a Schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery.

2024年11月20日 · Visual representations of Monitoring the Future data, opioid misuse and other topics.

FENTANYL TEST STRIPS CAN BE USED TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF FENTANYL IN YOUR SUBSTANCE.5 Even if your drugs test negative for fentanyl, use caution and remember the harm reduction steps to take.

2025年4月3日 · Opioids are addictive. Use of opioids, either by themselves or in combination with other drugs, is a major driver of the drug overdose crisis in the United States. The vast majority of overdose deaths in recent years involved illicitly manufactured fentanyl and …

2024年5月13日 · The proportion of fentanyl pill seizures to the total number of fentanyl seizures more than quadrupled, with pills representing 49% of illicit fentanyl seizures in 2023 compared to 10% in 2017. The study also found a significant increase in the number and weight of fentanyl-containing powder seizures during this time.

2023年10月27日 · What I think happened is that fentanyl is a very fat-soluble drug, so it dissolves in the body’s tissues and slowly leeches out—and the test was sensitive enough to pick that up.

2023年1月6日 · Keeping you up-to-date on the latest trends related to medical marijuana, use during pregnancy, and statistics about commonly misused drugs. For an overview of commonly used and misused drugs, check out this chart. It includes information about 30 specific types of drugs (e.g., street names, common forms, ways to take them), their possible health effects, and treatment options if they are ...

2023年6月20日 · A new study in rats suggests that xylazine, the active ingredient in a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use, can worsen the life-threatening effects of opioids. The findings imply that when used in combination with opioid drugs such as fentanyl and heroin, xylazine may damage the ability of the brain to get enough oxygen, which is one of the most dangerous effects of ...

2021年6月1日 · Offers basic facts about the synthetic opioid Fentanyl including how it is abused, its effect on the brain, and other health effects.

2023年9月25日 · Explore the different types of medications prescribed for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction. Medications for overdose of opioids, withdrawal, and addiction are safe, effective, and save lives. This Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Infographic helps present basic information on common medications and formulations available to consumers.