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Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is commonly prescribed for severe pain relief. However, it has gained notoriety in recent years due to its high potential for abuse and overdose. Despite being a prescription drug, fentanyl is also illegally sold on the streets, leading to numerous fatalities.

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Buying Fentanyl Illegally

One dark web marketplace – the since-retired “ASAP Market” – was particularly selective about enforcing its apparent “no fentanyl” policy. The image below shows a listing disguised as “synthetic China White”. “China White” is likely to be α-Methylfentany – a powerful fentanyl analog – yet it can be hard to establish its composition as traffickers use a range of chemicals based on what they can source pre-production. Elliptic’s investigation into the role of crypto in the fentanyl trade has uncovered that these rules are often not strictly enforced.

Individuals looking to buy fentanyl illicitly often turn to the black market, where the drug is readily available. Common places to source illegal fentanyl include:

Dark Web: Online marketplaces on the dark web offer a wide range of drugs, including fentanyl. Buyers can browse through listings and make purchases anonymously using cryptocurrencies.
Street Dealers: Some street-level drug dealers may carry fentanyl in their inventory, either in pure form or mixed with other substances like heroin.
Social Media: In some cases, individuals may use social media platforms to connect with sellers offering fentanyl for sale. These transactions are often discreet and conducted through private messages.

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Health Risks of Buying Fentanyl Illegally

People experiencing an opioid overdose will not respond if you try to talk to them, yell, or shake them. To do this, make a fist, and press your pointed knuckles into the sternum (the flat bone in the center of the chest), moving up and down with pressure. Do not inflict pain in other ways such as hitting – a sternum rub is the most effective method and does not cause additional harm. People who use drugs that may contain Fentanyl should always carry or have access to Narcan, the lifesaving Opioid overdose drug also known as Naloxone. Narcan can be found in local pharmacies across the state and is available to anyone over 18 at no cost.

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Buying fentanyl illegally comes with significant health risks. Since the drug’s potency can vary greatly from one batch to another, there is a high likelihood of accidental overdose. Additionally, illegal fentanyl may be laced with other substances, further increasing the risk of adverse effects or death.

If you’re a veteran who uses opioids, ask your VA provider about prescribing naloxone, which is free. Naloxone works on ALL types of opioids, no matter how strong. You might need more doses if one doesn’t work after 2-3 minutes.