It's crucial for everyone to understand that any illicit drug use carries the risk of contamination with illicit fentanyl. The counterfeit pills being produced today can look identical to legitimate medications such as Xanax, Adderall, or Percocet. This resemblance is dangerously deceptive, as someone who has previously taken one of these medications at a concert, rave, or party might think it's safe to do so again. However, the next time they encounter such a pill, it could very well be counterfeit.
The DEA has been seizing massive quantities of these counterfeit pills. Alarmingly, data from last year indicates that 70% of these seized pills contained enough fentanyl to be lethal to an opioid-naive person. This means that even a single counterfeit pill can be deadly, particularly for someone who has never used opioids before. The risk is real and significant, making it vital to avoid any non-prescribed or illicit drug use. The presence of fentanyl in these counterfeit pills is a hidden danger that can have fatal consequences.
David I. Deyhimy is an addiction medicine specialist and anesthesiologist dedicated to helping those suffering from drug addiction and preventing overdose deaths from opioids.
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