There is a new and deadly trend spreading across America: Elephant Tranquilizers.In Benton, Arkansas the deadly drug has been in circulation causing many people to overdose. Lieutenant Terry Fuller with the Benton Police Department has a long history working with narcotics. He said that even a small amount of this drug can be deadly.
The name of this new drug is called Carfentanil. It is a synthetic opiate that is usually found in powder form that is usually used to calm large mammals, such as an elephant. This drug is 100 times more potent than Fentanyl, which is another synthetic opiate. It's also more potent than more common drugs like pain killers. Also according to Fuller, "it's really strong, and is a thousand times more powerful than hydrocodone".
It is also dangerous because it can be used to lace other drugs. Many people may not even know they are taking it, and by the time they realize it could be too late.
Some officers in bigger cities are arming themselves with Narcan,which can reverse the effects of opiates.
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