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A threat 100 times deadlier than fentanyl has seen a renewed spike, prompting the CDC to issue a warning about the fatal reemergence.

Contrasted with the Biden-Harris administration’s open border policies, President-elect Donald Trump’s no-nonsense approach to law and order has already prompted responses from neighbors well in advance of his inauguration. The potential to curb trafficking, especially of drugs, comes at a critical time as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning about a spike in carfentanil deaths, a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl.

A report issued late last week detailed how, like the violent Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua, the presence of illegally manufactured fentanyls (IMFs) such as carfentanil have spread across the country under the incumbents’ watch.

“Although rare, deaths with carfentanil detected increased approximately sevenfold, from 29 during January-June 2023 to 238 during January-June 2024; 37 states reported carfentanil detection,” stated the CDC, citing that overdoses reported in the United States which number roughly 72,000 or 70% were linked to IMFs.

Over the years, the Drug Enforcement Administration has shared images to convey the scope of the threat, juxtaposing a lethal dose of carfentanil with a coin for scale as well as lethal doses of fentanyl and heroin.

The recent uptick in deaths was the first spike since an outbreak in 2016-2017 as it was made clear that the data was incomplete as noted limitations included the disparity in reporting jurisdictions and the lack of standardized postmortem toxicology tests therein.

“Finally, 2024 data are preliminary; not all overdose deaths that occurred have been reported to SUDORS yet. These limitations likely underestimate overdose deaths with carfentanil detected,” read the CDC report. “Therefore, the increases in deaths with carfentanil detected are likely larger than those presented in this report.”

“The geographic spread (37 states) and substantial codetection with IMF (87%) are markedly different from what was observed during the emergence of carfentanil in overdose deaths during 2016-2017, in which outbreaks were localized, and <25% of deaths had fentanyl co-detected>

Reacting to the lethal trend that Trump sought to curb through negotiating tactics with Mexico and Canada that involved threats of tariffs, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine’s Clinical Director of Addiction Services Dr. Chris Tuell told Fox News Digitial, “Very small amounts can produce thousands of doses.”

“Synthetic opioids like carfentanil are relatively easy to manufacture in illicit labs. Since the drug is a synthetic, it is easier to produce — unlike heroin, which is dependent on a plant like opium,” he stated. “Even a small amount can be fatal, as it can cause respiratory failure.”

The specialist added, “Carfentanil can also resemble cocaine and heroin, so it blends right in with the other drugs.”

“Even a tiny amount can increase the potency of a drug mixture, leading to a stronger and longer-lasting high,” explained Tuell.

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