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flag Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, is driving a surge in drug deaths across Canada and the U.S.

flag Fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid developed in 1959, has become the primary cause of illicit drug deaths in Canada and the U.S. flag It is 20 to 40 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. flag Due to its low cost and undetectable nature, fentanyl poses a significant risk of fatal overdose. flag In Canada, it was linked to 79% of accidental opioid toxicity deaths in the first half of 2024, marking a 39% increase since 2016. flag U.S. customs seized 19.5 kg of fentanyl at the Canadian border last year, compared to 9,570 kg at the Mexican border.

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