CDC Alerts Public to Lethal Drug 100x Stronger Than Fentanyl
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The CDC has issued a warning about carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, which is increasingly found in illegal drug supplies. Originally an elephant tranquilizer, carfentanil is being mixed with other drugs, often without users' knowledge, leading to a rise in overdose deaths. Just two milligrams can be lethal to 50 people. While naloxone can help in overdoses, it may require multiple doses to counteract carfentanil. Health officials urge the public to carry naloxone and be cautious of counterfeit drugs.
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