What is fentanyl? Doctors typically approve pharmaceutical fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, for treating severe pain, often advanced cancer pain. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Doctors prescribe it in the form of transdermal patches or lozenges, and individuals can divert it for misuse and abuse in the United States. However, the majority […]
What is marijuana? Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds. Extracts can also be made from the cannabis plant (see “Marijuana Extracts“). According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis (marijuana) is one of the […]