Michiganders Dying From Drug 10,000 Times More Potent than Morphine

Use of this powerful synthetic opioid is growing in PA

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania wants to continue categorizing a class of powerful synthetic opioids as Schedule I controlled substances to allow state prosecutors to charge suppliers as use rises. Nitazenes are up to 50 times as powerful as fentanyl and are often used to adulterate other opioids, which increases their potency and poses a serious overdose risk. Use has been increasing since 2019, Mark O’Neill, a state Department of Health spokesperson…

Deadly opioid reemerges in Michigan, contributes to 11 deaths in 2025, health officials say

Health officials are warning residents about carfentanil, an opioid that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl, which has contributed to 11 deaths in Michigan in 2025.

Health officials warn of return of a dangerous man-made opioid in Michigan

Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and is intended for large animals and not humans.

Michiganders dying from drug 10,000 times more potent than morphine

The potent synthetic opioid, developed for large animals, threatens to reverse Michigan's recent progress in reducing overdose deaths.

MDHHS: Potent opioid linked to 11 deaths this year

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Health officials are warning of a synthetic opioid that's 100 times more potent than fentanyl. Carfentanil is reemerging in the illicit drug supply, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Between January and June, 11 deaths in Michigan have been linked to the synthetic opioid, the department reported. The deaths occurred in Ingham, Livingston, Eaton, Genesee, Oakland and Wayne counties. Ca…

Potent opioid linked to 11 Michigan deaths so far this year, MDHHS says it’s 100 times more potent than fentanyl

LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Health officials are warning of a synthetic opioid that's 100 times more potent than fent...