WASHINGTON — Nationwide, increasing numbers of teens and young adults have overdosed on opioids, especially fentanyl. Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 49. Substance abuse experts say educating the public to reduce negative consequences associated with drug use is crucial to prevention. But much of the education that does exist is insufficient. The gaps are especially significant in immigrant and low-income communities.
As fentanyl overdoses surge, education on how to reduce their impact remains insufficient
A collection of photos of people who have lost their lives due to fentanyl in the lobby of the Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters. (Pingping Yin/MEDILL NEWS SERVICE)