Illegal use of fentanyl is twice as common as medical use, with a high risk of overdose, according to a study.
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According to a study released in August 2026, the illegal use of the synthetic opioid fentanyl in the United States is more than double its use for medical purposes. The research indicates that this widespread illicit consumption carries a high risk of overdose.
Furthermore, more than 7 out of 10 individuals tested positive for the substance in the study's urine screenings, highlighting the scale of the public health challenge posed by illicit fentanyl compared to regulated medical applications.
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