Examining the Dangers of Counterfeit Opioids

Counterfeit opioids, also referred to as street opioids, are an ever growing problem in the United States. One of these drugs, Fentanyl, is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and up to 50 times stronger than heroin. Used to treat chronic, severe pain, Fentanyl is increasingly showing up on the streets. In fact, the drug is found in hundreds of... read more »