2022 saw 74,000 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the US, making it the leading cause of death.
Fentanyl, a highly addictive synthetic opioid, has surged as the leading cause of death in the US, with nearly 74,000 overdose deaths in 2022. Its infiltration of illicit drug supplies has left families grappling with loss. Fentanyl was initially developed as a promising medical advancement but has since become associated with despair. Its potency, addictiveness, and tendency to be combined with other substances, such as methamphetamine, make it a significant threat to public health.
March 04, 2024
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