Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid used to treat pain during and after medical procedures.

It is odorless, tasteless, and powerful. Even a tiny amount—like a grain of salt—can be deadly.

Fentanyl is cheap and easy to get. Dealers often mix fentanyl into fake pills or other drugs like heroin and cocaine. While this makes dealers a lot of money, it also exposes people to increasingly dangerous drugs.

Illegally made substances do not have an ingredient list, so people may unknowingly take fentanyl. Substances, unless from a medical professional, should not be trusted. But, there are ways to use substances safely and watch out for others.