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Counterfeit prescription pills can contain lethal doses of fentanyl.
More powerful than heroin and morphine, counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl are hurting the lives of thousands of Californians and it’s time we take serious notice.
Be aware. Talk to loved ones and young people about the dangers of experimenting or self-medicating with counterfeit pills that may contain deadly doses of fentanyl.
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Fentanyl Facts
Most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illicitly manufactured fentanyl, which is distributed through illegal drug markets for its heroin-like effect. It is often added to other drugs because of its extreme potency, which makes drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous.
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Fentanyl Awareness
It is possible for someone to take a pill without knowing it contains fentanyl. It is also possible to take a pill knowing it contains fentanyl, but with no way of knowing if it contains a lethal dose.
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Overdose Prevention Initiative
The Overdose Prevention Initiative (OPI) works on the complex and changing nature of the drug overdose epidemic through prevention and research activities. OPI collects and shares data on fatal and non-fatal drug-related overdoses, drug-related overdose risk factors, prescriptions, and substance use.
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