Fentanyl’s death toll is rising
Opioid’s ability to freeze chest muscles within minutes may be to blame for some overdoses
FATAL ATTRACTION The ability of fentanyl, an opioid, to freeze chest muscles within minutes may be to blame for some overdoses, a new autopsy study shows.
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For some people, fentanyl can be a life-saver, easing profound pain.