Health officials are warning residents about carfentanil, a deadly opioid that has reemerged and contributed to 11 overdose deaths in Michigan this year.
Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl. It was created for veterinary use with large animals and isn’t approved for use in humans, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The opioid was previously seen in Michigan in 2016 and 2017. It contributed to 107 deaths in 2016 and 111 deaths in 2017…