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Eyewitness Newsmakers: Experts discuss the dangers of fentanyl

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Eyewitness Newsmakers: Experts discuss the dangers of fentanyl

From the recent overdose deaths to the arrival of rainbow colored fentanyl in Southern California, many people are looking for ways to protect their children from this silent killer.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- From the recent overdose deaths to the arrival of rainbow colored fentanyl in Southern California, many people are looking for ways to protect their children from this silent killer.

We dedicated this week's Eyewitness Newsmakers to focus on the fentanyl crisis and to help you get answers.

We were joined by experts who are addressing the crisis and others who have been affected.

RESOURCES:

www.dea.gov/onepill

DEA's "Emoji Drug Code" resource page

"Dead on Arrival" - documentary on fentanyl

ww.songforcharlie.org

www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc

Teen overdose deaths skyrocketed during pandemic, UCLA study shows

LA DEA official says teen's overdose death highlights dangers of fentanyl-laced pills among youth

DOJ warns of spike in 'rainbow fentanyl' as dealers target young teens

Family turns grief into action after 22-year-old son dies from accidental fentanyl poisoning