Did You Know?
Fentanyl is a dangerous synthetic drug that even just the smallest amounts – even the equivalent of a few grains of sand – can lead to a fatal overdose.
The Facts:
- Fentanyl is involved in 70% of all overdose deaths in the U.S., making it the most lethal drug threat in the country.
- In 2024, the DEA seized over 380 million lethal doses of fentanyl—enough to kill every American.
- One in four cocaine samples and one in eight meth samples tested by DEA labs contained fentanyl, showing widespread contamination of non-opioid drugs.
- More than 47 million Americans aged 12 and older reported using illegal drugs in the past 30 days.
- Youth exposure is rising: Over 4 million young people (ages 12–20) reported vaping marijuana in the past year.
- Only 10% of individuals with substance use disorders achieve long-term recovery, highlighting the need for expanded treatment access.
