Fentanyl vs. Heroin: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Fentanyl and heroin are both powerful opioids, but they differ significantly in potency, duration, and overdose risk. Both can cause dependence, addiction, and life-threatening respiratory depression. However, illicit fentanyl is far more potent than heroin, making small dosing differences especially dangerous. It also frequently appears in the illegal drug supply without a person knowing it […]