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Does Fentanyl Have a Taste or Smell?

By Phil Kosanovich on March 10, 2025

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. Due to its extreme strength, even trace amounts can be fatal. One of the biggest dangers associated with fentanyl is that it is often mixed into other drugs like heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, or counterfeit pills—without the […]

Understanding Rainbow Fentanyl: A Colorful Danger

By Phil Kosanovich on December 17, 2024

Rainbow fentanyl is a recent and alarming trend in the world of illicit drug distribution. Designed to mimic the appearance of candy or sidewalk chalk, this synthetic opioid has been deliberately manufactured to attract unsuspecting individuals, particularly children and teenagers. The drug’s extreme potency and the increasing rates of fentanyl-related overdoses make understanding the dangers […]

Fentanyl Addiction Statistics for Orange County

By Phil Kosanovich on January 17, 2023

Fentanyl was recently described by a DEA administrator as "the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered." National statistics show that this illicit drug accounts for more than half of overdose deaths nationwide. Drug and alcohol mortality rates in Orange county thankfully remain slightly lower than in California as a whole, and well […]

Don't Try Detoxing From Fentanyl at Home

By Phil Kosanovich on January 5, 2023

Fentanyl is a powerful opioid designed to treat severe pain. Even when used by doctors, fentanyl is handled with care. It is highly addictive and people with certain health conditions can not take it safely. Fentanyl is also abused recreationally across the United States. You may come across the drug on its own, or mixed […]

Signs of Fentanyl Overdose

By Phil Kosanovich on November 17, 2022

Without treatment, a person who abuses the drug Fentanyl or its derivatives faces a range of adverse consequences. Overdose is one of them, and even a fraction of this potent drug could lead to it. What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, which has two different forms: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illicitly manufactured fentanyl. The […]

Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms

By Phil Kosanovich on October 27, 2022

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is usually prescribed in order to treat severe pain. It is reserved for the most extreme circumstances, such as for people who have to deal with chronic pain as a result of cancer. It is much more powerful than other opioids and is considered to be almost 100 times […]

Dangers of Snorting and Smoking Fentanyl

By Phil Kosanovich on October 18, 2022

Snorting and smoking fentanyl can have serious consequences - including addiction, dependence, and overdose. However, effective addiction treatment can support you in overcoming drug abuse and leading the safe, fulfilling life you deserve. What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid about 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Doctors usually prescribe fentanyl […]

Fentanyl and alcohol abuse

By Phil Kosanovich on October 6, 2022

Perhaps you or a loved one has been prescribed fentanyl for treating or managing pain. But what are the dangers of combining your prescribed painkillers and some alcohol? What are Fentanyl and alcohol? To better understand the dangers of combining fentanyl and alcohol, it is best to first understand their individual properties and how they […]

Fentanyl Addiction: Signs Someone is Addicted to Fentanyl

By Phil Kosanovich on October 4, 2022

The United States Department of Health and Human Services announced an opioid crisis in 2017. Opioid overdose deaths have continued to rise since then hitting almost seventy thousand deaths in 2020. The driving force of this has been the overprescription of opioids and the aggressive marketing of them by pharmaceutical companies. Profit has been put […]

How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System, Body and Blood?

By Phil Kosanovich on July 21, 2022

What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful lab-created opioid that doctors use to treat severe pain. In clinical settings doctors prescribe it in cases of advanced cancers, post-surgical pain management, and chronic pain management. In the case of chronic pain management, some individuals develop a tolerance to other opioids. Because it is 50-100 times more […]

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