Counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl have flooded the U.S. drug market, a report revealed. These fake pills mimic real medications but often contain dangerous substances like fentanyl or methamphetamine.
Fentanyl overdoses can affect anyone buying street drugs, including counterfeit pills. These pills often look like legitimate medications such as Xanax or oxycodone, making them especially risky.
The report noted the fentanyl content in these pills is unpredictable and often lethal. Factors like high prescription costs and online sales drive the rise in counterfeit pills.
You are urged to avoid using someone else’s prescription medication and seek help from licensed providers for issues like anxiety or chronic pain.