Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid, estimated to be 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Just two milligrams - an amount small enough to fit on the tip of a pencil - can be lethal.

In recent years, its presence has surged across the illegal drug market, particularly in the form of counterfeit pills made to resemble prescription medications like OxyContin, Xanax, or Adderall.

These fake pills are often indistinguishable from the real ones but may contain deadly doses of fentanyl.

This deceptive and dangerous trend has led to a sharp rise in accidental overdoses, especially among youth and first-time users who are unaware of the risks.