Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl (IMF) is a synthetic opioid drug that is chemically similar to pharmaceutical fentanyl but is produced illegally and not intended for medical use. Here are some quick facts about IMF:

• IMF is extremely potent and can be up to 50 times stronger than heroin and up to 100 times more potent than morphine. 

• According to the DEA, in 2022, 6 out of 10 fentanyl-laced pills contained a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl.  Two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal depending on a person’s body size, tolerance and past usage. 

• In 2021, fentanyl was the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18 to 49, more than car accidents, gun violence, or suicide. (CDC WONDER online database released 1/2023) 

• IMF comes in both powder or liquid forms. 1 kilo of fentanyl can produce as many as 500,000 fake pills. 

• On the streets, IMF is known by various names, including "China White," "Apache," "Tango & Cash," and "Drop Dead."

• IMF can be ingested through various methods, including smoking, snorting, or injecting. It is often mixed with other drugs like heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine to increase potency. 

• It has become increasingly more common to find IMF in pressed pills, fake pills, made to look identical to legitimate prescription pills such as Xanax, Percocet, Adderall, oftentimes without the users knowledge, putting them at greater risk of overdose or death. 

• Like other opioids, IMF can cause respiratory depression, which can be fatal. It can also lead to other severe side effects, including drowsiness, confusion, nausea, constipation, and respiratory arrest.

It's important to note that IMF is a dangerous drug with severe health risks, and its use should be avoided. If you suspect someone is using or has been exposed to IMF, seek immediate medical attention.