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The DEA Is Warning Of A Rise In Overdose Deaths From Fake Drugs Laced With Fentanyl

A patch containing the active ingredient fentanyl is shown by a pharmacist. The painkiller fentanyl, which can be up to 100 times stronger than heroin, is a growing cause of overdose deaths in the U.S., according to the DEA. (dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images)
A patch containing the active ingredient fentanyl is shown by a pharmacist. The painkiller fentanyl, which can be up to 100 times stronger than heroin, is a growing cause of overdose deaths in the U.S., according to the DEA. (dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images)

This article was originally published on September 27, 2021.

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