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How to use Narcan
Naloxone effectively reverses overdose from opioid drugs.
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Fentanyl and drug addiction
Two individuals prepare to use fentanyl following the decriminalization of drugs...
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Major illicit fentanyl trafficking routes
Asia is the primary source region for illicit fentanyl, with the United States its...
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Interactives

Explore Britannica's coverage on the history of the opioid crisis in the United States.
The opioid epidemic is the worst drug crisis in U.S. history.
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