Fentanyl has become a major contributor to cocaine-related fatal overdoses. The rate of fentanyl-related overdose deaths increased 55% between 2015 and 2017 in New York city 10, 11. Synthetic opioids are also increasingly detected in illicit supplies of heroin, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills.. “They are all opioids, and fentanyl is one that works very quickly. It’s about 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine,” said Bishop. “That is why it works so much better, and stronger than some.
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Hypoxia can lead to brain injury, coma, and death. 4. Symptoms of fentanyl or other opioid overdose, include: 3,6. Constricted (very small) pupils. Severe respiratory depression, such as slow or shallow breathing. Cold, clammy skin. Gray, blue, or pale skin. Blue or purple lips and nails.. Inability to stay awake. Fainting. Shallow breathing. Low blood pressure. Low body temperature. Stopped breathing. Coma. Warning signs of a deadly overdose include cold skin, blue fingernails and no response to pain. If you see anyone experiencing any symptoms of a fentanyl overdose, call 911 immediately.
