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Season 3, Episode 09: Fentanyl & Its Deadly Cousins: A Guide to Synthetic OpioidsCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of specific synthetic opioids, drug abuse, addiction, overdose, and death. Listener discretion is advised.What is Fentanyl, and why is it responsible for so many overdose deaths? In this crucial episode, your host Neo Gentrics continues the series on drug awareness with a deep dive into the most dangerous category of narcotics: synthetic opioids. This is an essential guide to the man-made drugs driving the modern overdose crisis.This episode provides a scientific and clear-headed breakdown of some of the most potent opioids in existence. Neo Gentrics explains their medical uses, their extreme potency, and the severe risks of addiction and overdose, particularly when they are illegally produced and mixed with other drugs.This is your guide to the most dangerous synthetic opioids, including:Hydrocodone: A common prescription painkiller with a high potential fo