Fentanyl, a strong synthetic opioid, is the Philadelphia area's top local drug threat, according to local officials.
In 2021, Philadelphia had a total of 1,276 overdose deaths according to data from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
In addition, 82% of the 2021 overdose deaths in Philadelphia included fentanyl.
This powerful drug has also been found in cocaine, methamphetamine, counterfeit pills, and others.