You probably have heard the name Fentanyl if you have been watching the news or been active on social media. What originally started as a powerful prescribed painkiller is now is the center of a global overdose crisis. Now you may want to ask “Why is Fentanyl so dangerous?” Well it does have a legitimate medical use but it’s extreme potency and it’s tendency to be misused badly are what make it so dangerous. Understanding why Fentanyl is so dangerous can help you make wiser decisions around it. In this article we will try to understand just that.