The opioid crisis in the United States currently claims more than 70,000 lives each year—a truly shocking figure, largely driven by fentanyl. This drug, approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is many times more potent than heroin. When administered properly under strict medical supervision, it serves as a legitimate and effective pain reliever. However, the misuse of fentanyl results in approximately 200 deaths every single day across the country. Tragically, many of these victims are teenagers.
So, why is fentanyl so dangerous, and what is being done to save lives? Click through this gallery to learn more about the drug that is killing America.