Detection of Illegally Manufactured Fentanyls and Carfentanil in Drug Overdose Deaths — United States, 2021–2024
- Monica Morphew
- Dec 10, 2024
- 1 min read
This CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlights the increasing prevalence of illicitly manufactured fentanyls and carfentanil in drug overdose deaths in the U.S. from 2021 to 2024. These potent synthetic opioids are contributing to the opioid crisis, with carfentanil posing significant risks due to its extreme potency.
Tanz LJ, Stewart A, Gladden RM, Ko JY, Owens L, O’Donnell J. Detection of Illegally Manufactured Fentanyls and Carfentanil in Drug Overdose Deaths — United States, 2021–2024. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73:1099–1105. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7348a2
