Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid estimated to be 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It’s linked to more than 150 overdose deaths each day in the U.S. Illicit fentanyl is produced in foreign labs and smuggled into the country illegally. It’s often contaminated with other chemicals, making it even more dangerous. Fentanyl abuse is on the rise in San Diego and across the country, and health officials are issuing a dire warning: one pill can kill. Find out more about fentanyl and what you can do to keep your family safe here.
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