Fentanyl Remains Leading Cause Of Death For Young Americans
The DEA reports that fentanyl remains the primary cause of death among Americans aged 18 to 45. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid described as 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. An estimated 4,000 Americans under the age of 25 die annually from fentanyl.
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“DEA says fentanyl remains the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18 to 45. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.”
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