Synthetic opioids are available through prescriptions and illegally manufactured, including heroin, fentanyl, hydromorphone, methadone, buprenorphine, and others. Fentanyl is a potent opiate-like substance approved for medical use1 . Fentanyl assists those who have developed tolerance and when they are not effective in reducing pain using natural opiates, including morphine, codeine, and thebaine.
Dangers of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids
