Synthetic opioid
Fentanyl Addiction in Michigan
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50–100 times stronger than morphine. As little as 2 milligrams can be fatal. It now drives the majority of overdose deaths in Michigan.
Fentanyl addiction in Michigan
Fentanyl is present in more than 70% of Michigan overdose deaths. It has spread into counterfeit pills sold as Percocet, Xanax, and Adderall, meaning people can be exposed without ever knowing they took fentanyl.
Signs and effects
- intense sedation
- respiratory depression
- confusion
- pinpoint pupils
- unconsciousness
Withdrawal symptoms
- severe cravings
- muscle pain
- sweating
- anxiety
- insomnia
- GI distress
Withdrawal severity varies by dose, duration of use, and personal health. When in doubt, seek medical supervision — some substances (alcohol, benzodiazepines) can produce fatal withdrawal.
Treatment options
- ✓Medical detox (extended taper often needed)
- ✓Buprenorphine or methadone MAT
- ✓Long-term residential treatment
- ✓Trauma-informed therapy
- ✓Peer support groups
- ✓Naloxone (Narcan) training for family
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FAQ
Its potency means the difference between an intoxicating dose and a fatal dose can be a few grains of powder. Dealers cannot mix it evenly, so any use is a gamble.