Fentanyl: potent opioid for severe pain. Schedule II due to high abuse potential. 50-100x morphine potency, stronger than heroin.
Decade sees surge in fentanyl-related incidents, tied to illicit production and mixing. Potent, cheap, deadly.
Fentanyl poses overdose risks. Testing crucial for safety. Promotes informed decisions, harm reduction, and safer drug use.
Urine tests detect fentanyl, used in clinics, rehab, and workplace checks. Non-invasive, convenient screening method.
Saliva tests detect fentanyl, used for roadside checks. Quick results, collect oral sample for analysis.
Hair follicle tests detect fentanyl over longer period. Collect hair sample, analyze for traces. Common in forensics, pre-employment.
Fentanyl testing prevents overdose, promotes safe use, empowers informed decisions, supports treatment access, and strengthens harm reduction.
Positive: fentanyl detected, seek support. Negative: no guarantee, continue harm reduction.