Fentanyl: The Synthetic Opioid Fueling America’s Opioid Crisis
The United States is currently experiencing a pandemic of fentanyl overdoses. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than morphine, and even a small amount can be lethal. The widespread availability of fentanyl has resulted in a sharp increase in overdose deaths, making it a national public health crisis. However, there is hope. Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) provided by Arise Recovery Centers in the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston communities can provide individuals with the necessary tools to overcome addiction and help avoid accidental fentanyl overdose Fentanyl overdoses have become a public health crisis in the