Over 105,000 Americans died from drug poisonings in 2023, with nearly 70% of those deaths attributed to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

The fentanyl crisis has become a national emergency, with devastating consequences on communities across the country.

Fentanyl is approximately 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.

Just two milligrams of fentanyl is a potentially lethal dose.

Fentanyl is often hidden in fake pills made to look like prescription medications, including oxycodone, alprazolam, and hydrocodone.

Social media and encrypted communication platforms remain highly utilized resources by cartels and their associates to sell fentanyl-laced pills.

Provisional data predicts a 17.4% decline in drug overdose deaths year-over-year in Nebraska.

Nationally, a 26.5% decline in drug overdose deaths year-over-year is predicted.

The DEA encourages people to spread awareness about fentanyl through social media, using hashtags #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay and #OnePillCanKill.

The DEA's One Pill Can Kill Campaign offers more information on fentanyl, its risks, and ways to prevent overdose and support those affected by the crisis.