Last year, 12 children died from accidental fentanyl overdoses, according to county authorities
Concerned about a rise in fentanyl overdoses among youth, San Diego County officials will work with schools to develop strategies to raise more awareness about the synthetic opioid.
Last year, 12 children — the youngest was 13 — died from accidental fentanyl overdoses, according to county authorities. In 2020, the number was five. The proposal came after the Board of Supervisors in June declared illegal fentanyl a public health crisis and directed staff to develop a comprehensive plan to address the problem. Supervisor Jim Desmond on Tuesday acknowledged the action and other ongoing efforts to educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl.“More and more kids are self-medicating and putting themselves at risk,” he said during the board’s meeting.
County District Attorney Summer Stephan, who, along with Desmond and Lawson-Remer, put the proposal before the board, said the deadly consequences of fentanyl demand a stronger focus on preventing fentanyl overdoses.
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