Cy-Fair lawmakers, entities tackle escalating fentanyl overdose rates

The CDC states pharmaceutical fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that may be prescribed for pain treatment and is 50-100 times more potent than morphine. While this form of fentanyl may be abused, most fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S. can be tied to illegally made fentanyl, which is sold through illegal drug markets.