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Opioids Statistics
Opioids (including prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl) killed more
than 33,000 people in 2015, more than any year on record. Nearly half of
all opioid overdose deaths involve a prescription opioid. 91 Americans die
each day from an opioid overdose. Each day, more than 1000 people are
treated in emergency departments.
Prescription Opioids
Prescription opioids can be prescribed by doctors to treat moderate to
severe pain, but can also have serious risks and side effects.
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Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain reliever. It is many times more powerful
than other opioids and is approved for treating severe pain, typically
advanced cancer pain.