What is fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that is a common contaminant of illicit drugs. Fentanyl acts on the brain to cause life-threatening respiratory depression. The antidote naloxone (Narcan®) can reverse the effects of fentanyl overdose.

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