In Mexico, security forces killed drug smuggler Nemesio Ruban. America had placed a reward of 15 million dollars on this drug smuggler. After his death, there is tension in many areas of Mexico. Nemesio Ruban used to smuggle many types of drugs. One of these drugs is fentanyl. Which was being used on a large scale in America. The youth were using it for intoxication. According to some reports, there were deaths in America due to its overdose. What is Fentanyl? Why was it being used for intoxication? Let us know about this from experts.
Dr. Anup Sharma in the Department of Biochemistry, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi Explain that fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. It is used in different ways in the medical field. Its main function is to reduce pain. It is given to provide relief from pain after any major surgery. This is a type of pain relieving medicine which is given to the patient only in some cases. Its dosage is also determined by the doctor and only the specialist doctor gives it to the patient. Doctors give it in the form of injection or skin patch.
Was being used on a large scale in America
Fentanyl is prepared in the lab and then converted into injection form as per the need and sent to hospitals, but in America it was being smuggled on a large scale. The youth was using eco for intoxication. It was being prepared illegally in many places. Often it is mixed with hashish and heroin. The hashish and heroin mixed with it made the youth feel more intoxicated. Because of this its consumption was continuously increasing.
Its medical use was allowed in America around 1960. But later it started being used for intoxication. According to the American Center for Disease Control, in the year 2023, more than 74 thousand people died due to drugs. which included fentanyl
What does fentanyl do in the body?
When fentanyl is injected, it controls the pain receptors present in the brain and makes the body feel less pain. Fentanyl is not like ordinary pain killers or other pain reducing drugs. It is much more powerful than these. This pain-relieving drug is 20 to 50 times more powerful than morphine. This is the reason why it is not given to every patient undergoing surgery. This medicine is not available even at medical stores without a doctor’s prescription. Even a two milligram dose of fentanyl (about the size of a pencil tip) can be fatal to humans.
Why are cases of deaths due to fentanyl increasing in America?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fentanyl was also a cause of drug overdose deaths in America in the last few years. Many youth were overdosing on it. Taking excessive amounts could result in problems ranging from cardiac arrest to breathing. Which used to cause death.
Who should not use it?
It should not be used by pregnant women, lactating women and small children. Apart from this, if there is any problem like angina, asthma then it should not be taken.