(KPEL-FM) – A South Carolina Police Officer is thankful to be alive after collapsing to the ground from fentanyl exposure, and the whole thing was caught on body cam footage.
Why Is Fentanyl So Strong?
Fentanyl is a fully synthetic opioid, which means it can be made to be extremely powerful.
Because of its potency, even a tiny amount can cause a powerful effect. A lethal dose for a non-tolerant adult can be as little as 2 milligrams, which about the size of a few grains of salt.
Because fentanyl it’s so strong, it can stop breathing within minutes. That’s what makes it so deadly in overdoses…