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Fentanyl: The Deadly Drug That's Changing the Game

USATuesday, December 16, 2025
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What is Fentanyl?

  • Lab-made opioid, far stronger than morphine or heroin.
  • Used medically for severe pain, but also produced illegally.
  • Often mixed with other drugs without the user's knowledge.
  • Extremely dangerous: Even a tiny amount can be fatal.

Government Response

  • In 2025, the President called fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction.
  • Compared it to chemical weapons due to its deadly potency.
  • Considered manufacturers and dealers a major national threat.
  • Interagency cooperation required to investigate, prosecute, and update chemical attack plans.

Health Risks

  • Side effects: Sleepiness, confusion, breathing difficulties.
  • Biggest danger: Overdose, especially when mixed with other substances.
  • Undetectable: Cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled.
  • Test strips are the only way to confirm its presence.

Reclassifying the Threat

  • Calling fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction is unprecedented.
  • Typically reserved for nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons.
  • The President's stance may intensify efforts to combat the drug.
  • Represents a major shift in how drug-related threats are perceived.

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