Opioids
Fentanyl
Street names: Apache, China Girl, Dance Fever, Tango & Cash
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Extreme euphoria
- Drowsiness
- Pain relief
⚠Key risks
- Respiratory depression
- Addiction in days
- 2 mg (~a few grains) can be fatal
✚Overdose signs
- Pinpoint pupils
- Slow or stopped breathing
- Blue lips, limp body
📋Quick facts
Also known asApache, China Girl, Dance Fever, Tango & Cash
CategoryOpioids
Schedule / classSchedule II (US, pharmaceutical)
AppearanceWhite powder, pressed pills, counterfeit oxycodone — often invisible when mixed into other drugs
Street price~$20–$40 per counterfeit pill
Legal statusFelony possession in all US states; analogues prosecuted under the Federal Analogue Act
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, DEA, CDC
Category comparison — Opioids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentanyl | Schedule II | Respiratory depression; Addiction in days | ~$20–$40 per counterfeit pill |
| Xylazine (Tranq) | Not a controlled drug — veterinary anesthetic, adulterant | Not an opioid — naloxone does NOT reverse it; it still kills breathing; Flesh-rotting wounds (tranq lesions) that lead to amputation | Sold as part of fentanyl/heroin bags |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
| Etonitazene | Schedule I | ~10–25× fentanyl potency; Active at sub-milligram doses — nearly impossible to dose safely | ~$40–$100/g |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Fentanyl look like?
White powder, pressed pills, counterfeit oxycodone — often invisible when mixed into other drugs
What are the signs of a Fentanyl overdose?
Pinpoint pupils; Slow or stopped breathing; Blue lips, limp body Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
Respiratory depression Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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