Fentanyl VS Carfentanil: The DEADLIEST Opioid You Need to Know About

In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s Don't Hide The Scar's founder Flindt Andersen, Media Director Jason LaChance and Out Reach coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss facts and perspectives concerning carfentanil in the illicit drug supply which is 10,000 times stronger than morphine, and 100 times stronger than fentanyl.

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Intro 00:00

What is carfentanil and what is Narcan's effect on reversing an overdose from it? 00:40

What concerns does Julian have around carfentanil as he is a recovering fentanyl addict? 04:40

Why dose Flindt state that now is the time to be reactive concerning the overdose rates in the US? 11:54

Has any public policy around the addiction crisis been proactive or solely reactive? 17:56

Will insurance companies be forced to change their policies so that suffering addicts can get the help they MUST have to create an effective recovery? 22:07

Why is outpatient treatment simply not effective enough for opioid addicts and why do they need longer inpatient treatment? 29:23

When did addiction treatment facilities first get a protocol for helping fentanyl addicts? 35:15