BROADCASTS.com

In this article, we gain insight into the drug fentanyl, why it\u2019s popular among addicts, makers and pushers, and what a family can do to help mitigate its effects.

1. It is entirely possible that your loved one addict might be using fentanyl, which is rapidly replacing heroin as a drug of choice.
2. Fentanyl is incredibly appealing to the maker and to the user, as it packs a huge punch for a small amount. Hugely profitable for the makers and cheap for the user.
3. The opioid crisis was fuelled by greed and dishonesty by certain pharmaceutical companies who pushed opioids to doctors as a safe and effective painkiller.
4. The popularity of fentanyl was a natural extension of the opioid addiction crisis, offering a cheap alternative, not only for prescription drug abusers but also for traditional heroin addicts.
5. Families of addicts can take action to support the use of Naloxone, support addiction organizations such as Shatterproof, and seek help themselves from Al-Anon to attain some peace in the midst of the battle.