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CDC Warns of Carfentanil, 100 Times More Potent Than Fentanyl, Amid Rising Overdose Deaths

Dec 10, 2024, 10:47 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about carfentanil, an opioid that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl. This alert comes as overdoses from this illicit drug have spiked in the past year, contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis. Carfentanil's extreme potency poses a significant threat to public health, with its presence exacerbating the already severe impact of the fentanyl epidemic.