What Is Fentanyl and Why Is It So Important?

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid so it's a lot like heroin morphine oxycodone all those other things. The difference is that it is more potent and because it is fully synthetic it can be made without the necessity for large poppy fields. Because of its potency small amounts can make a huge difference in the dose that people get. fentanyl in street drugs has been the main driver behind what people call our opioids overdose epidemic.