{"id":129790,"date":"2023-09-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/fentanyl-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-effects\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T09:07:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T07:07:11","slug":"fentanyl-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/fentanyl-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Fentanyl: What is it and what are its effects?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid used as a painkiller that has been widely discussed lately due to the increase in the number of overdose deaths it causes every year. This compound is known for its high potency, and despite being a prescription medication, it is also used illegally,<\/span><b> having become a public health issue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> worldwide. So, to understand what fentanyl is and what are its effects, in this article you\u2019ll find everything you need to know about this substance.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4fb572690eb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4fb572690eb\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/fentanyl-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-effects\/#What_is_Fentanyl\" >What is Fentanyl?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/fentanyl-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-effects\/#How_does_fentanyl_work_in_our_bodies\" >How does fentanyl work in our bodies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/fentanyl-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-effects\/#Fentanyl_for_medicinal_purposes\" >Fentanyl for medicinal purposes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/fentanyl-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-effects\/#Fentanyl_and_cannabis\" >Fentanyl and cannabis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/fentanyl-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-effects\/#Effects_on_the_human_body\" >Effects on the human body<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/fentanyl-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-effects\/#Risks_associated_with_its_use\" >Risks associated with its use<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Fentanyl\"><\/span>What is Fentanyl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid used as a painkiller to treat severe pain in patients who have undergone surgery or suffer from chronic illnesses. It is an extremely potent medication, with its analgesic effect being 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine; this makes it one of the <\/span><b>most powerful pain relievers available on the market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This compound was developed over 50 years ago as a more potent and safer alternative to morphine. However, between the 1970s and 1980s, it began <\/span><b>to be used illegally for recreational purposes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, fentanyl can be found in various forms, including transdermal patches, pills, injections, or powder, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129793 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/que-es-fentanilo-1.jpg\" alt=\"what is fentanyl\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/que-es-fentanilo-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/que-es-fentanilo-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/que-es-fentanilo-1-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_fentanyl_work_in_our_bodies\"><\/span>How does fentanyl work in our bodies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of how this substance interacts with our bodies, fentanyl binds to <\/span><b>opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps to block the transmission of pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, these receptors act in certain areas of the brain by activating the reward system and affecting human behavior, <\/span><b>such as pleasure, memory, and learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of this can produce a sense of euphoria and sedation, making it a <\/span><b>highly addictive medication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Furthermore, it can lead to neuroadaptations that result in dependence and addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fentanyl_for_medicinal_purposes\"><\/span>Fentanyl for medicinal purposes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fentanyl is an opioid medication used in medicine to treat both chronic and acute pain when other medicines are not effective. Please find below the <\/span><b>main medical uses of fentanyl<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Managing cancer pain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It is used to treat breakthrough and acute pain in cancer patients over the age of 18. This type of discomfort occurs suddenly and sharply, even in patients already receiving pain medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fentanyl is employed in anesthesia for short surgeries and to relieve postoperative pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chronic pain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This substance is used to treat chronic pain in patients who do not respond to other analgesic medications. It can be administered<\/span><b> in the form of transdermal patches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lozenges, tablets to dissolve in the mouth, or injections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that <\/span><b>fentanyl is a highly potent medication and should be used under medical supervision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A misuse of this medication can lead to dependence and overdose, posing a life-threatening risk to the user.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fentanyl_and_cannabis\"><\/span>Fentanyl and cannabis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At present, fentanyl is the drug responsible for the <strong>highest number of deaths in the United States<\/strong>. This is not only due to the increasing number of individuals addicted to this substance, but also because clandestine manufacturers often mix this substance with other opioids.<\/p>\n<p>Up to now, the drugs most affected had been heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine. However, in recent months, there has been a rise in cases of people who<strong> have been poisoned by fentanyl, mistakenly thinking they were only smoking cannabis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While these cases have primarily occurred in North America, it is advisable for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/598-cbd\">CBD<\/a> users to obtain their products from <strong>authorized sources<\/strong> such as trusted pharmacies and grow shops.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_on_the_human_body\"><\/span>Effects on the human body<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid that binds to opioid receptors in the brain and central nervous system to <\/span><b>control pain and emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are the primary effects of fentanyl on the human body:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts as an extremely potent <\/span><b>painkiller<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can produce an intense feeling of euphoria and extreme happiness due to its binding to opioid receptors in the brain and the release of dopamine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Induces respiratory depression, which can lead to overdose deaths. This occurs when fentanyl binds to <\/span><b>opioid receptors in the brain <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and reduces the body&#8217;s ability to breathe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Causes sedation and lethargy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fentanyl can produce a sense of sedation, potentially leading to drowsiness and loss of consciousness by reducing brain activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can result in dizziness and nausea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129654 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fentanilo-efectos.jpg\" alt=\"Fentanyl effects\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fentanilo-efectos.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fentanilo-efectos-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/fentanilo-efectos-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_associated_with_its_use\"><\/span>Risks associated with its use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to all the effects mentioned above, the use of fentanyl without medical supervision can lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overdose <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when taken excessively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addiction, causing physical and psychological dependence when abused.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Respiratory problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be especially serious in individuals with pre-existing lung or respiratory conditions. People taking fentanyl should be<\/span><b> closely monitored by a doctor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to detect any respiratory issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Serious side effects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fentanyl can cause various serious side effects, including nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion and loss of consciousness. These side effects may be more severe in older individuals or those with pre-existing health problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interactions with other drugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It can interact with other drugs, including other opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol. These interactions can increase the risk of overdose and other serious side effects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to note that fentanyl should only be taken under the supervision of a doctor and following dosage instructions carefully. Individuals <\/span><b>taking fentanyl should be aware of the risks associated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with its use and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience any serious side effects or signs of overdose.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid used as a painkiller that has been widely discussed lately due to the increase in the number of overdose deaths it causes every year. 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