You may have heard the term “gas station heroin” and wondered what it means. The name sounds scary, and it’s meant to be. “‘Gas station heroin’ refers to a growing group of products that look harmless but can affect the brain in powerful ways,” said Dr. Laura Markley, child and adolescent psychiatrist and addiction medicine physician. “They’re often sold at […]
Your most common questions about fentanyl
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is much stronger than morphine or heroin. The term fentanyl can refer to a medication used safely in hospitals, an illegally made drug found in counterfeit pills or fentanyl-like substances that can be even stronger. While pharmaceutical fentanyl has important medical uses, illicitly manufactured fentanyl is often hidden […]
