Fentanyl Fuels Worst Drug Crisis in U.S. History, Killing 70,000 Americans Annually

The synthetic opioid fentanyl is driving the deadliest drug epidemic in U.S. history, claiming over 70,000 American lives last year alone. Often disguised in counterfeit pills or mixed with other drugs, fentanyl has become the leading cause of overdose deaths, fueling an unprecedented public health crisis that is overwhelming communities, law enforcement, and healthcare systems nationwide.

Fentanyl fueling worst drug crisis in U.S. history, killing 70,000 a year | 60 Minutes

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fentanyl. . .