What Is the Fent Fold?
The fent fold is a street and clinical term used to describe the sudden collapse, slumping, or bent posture that can occur after fentanyl use. It is sometimes referred to as fentanyl folding, fent folding, fenty fold, or fenty folding, and is often mistaken for simple intoxication. In reality, the fentanyl fold is a dangerous […]
4-ANPP and Fentanyl Precursors: Understanding the Hidden Drivers of the Opioid Crisis
The fentanyl epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States. Behind each counterfeit dose lies a network of precursor chemicals, vital to the clandestine production of lethal synthetic opioids. Among these, 4-ANPP (4-Anilino-N-phenethylpiperidine) plays a pivotal role as a direct fentanyl precursor [1]. Educating communities about these hidden supply-chain drivers is crucial, especially for […]
Fentanyl in Weed: Fact or Fiction?
Fentanyl is an extremely powerful opioid that has been a primary contributor to rising rates of overdose deaths in the United States. Many of these deaths involved people who took substances without realizing that they also contained fentanyl. Recent headlines about fentanyl-tainted marijuana have caused many people to wonder if it’s common to find fentanyl […]