FENTANYL CRISIS: Columbia officials warn of deadly opioid, advise on how to combat overdoses
Fentanyl is prescribed in anesthesia or pain management but in much lower doses than the fentanyl-laced pills on the streets.
Opioid Overdose
Alternatives to opioids after surgery
During the pandemic, the United States hit a record number of reported drug overdose deaths in a 12 month period. The CDC says opioids accounted for most of those deaths. Some are now choosing opioid alternatives after surgery.
