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What is Fentanyl?

• Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50–100 times more potent than morphine.
• Even in small doses, fentanyl can be deadly.
• Over 71,000 Americans died from fentanyl in 2021, an increase of 23 percent from the previous year.
• Many fake pills are made to look just like prescription Xanax (bars), Percocet (perk), opioids (painkillers) like Vicodin and Oxycodone (oxy), and stimulants like Adderall (addy).
• Fake prescription pills that are widely accessible can contain deadly doses of fentanyl.
• Fake pills are often sold on social media and e-commerce platforms — making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including teens and young adults.
• Texans should only take legitimate pharmaceutical medications prescribed by medical professionals and dispensed by pharmacists in the U.S.