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Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid so potent that just two micrograms can be fatal—smaller than a grain of table salt.
Carfentanil, developed initially as an elephant tranquilizer, is now infiltrating Milwaukee’s drug supply. And many people—users, families, even experienced paramedics, aren’t ready for it.
What Is Carfentanil, and Why Is It So Dangerous?
Carfentanil is 10,000 times more powerful than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl, which is already one of the leading causes of overdose deaths in America. It was never intended for human consumption. It is approved for veterinary use on animals that weigh several tons. It is typically administered in this context by tranquilizer dart.…