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Fentanyl Is Silently Killing California’s Youth as Epidemic Spreads Across America

Lawmakers struggle to pass laws

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Fentanyl Is Silently Killing California’s Youth as Epidemic Spreads Across America
A photo of 14-year-old Alexander Neville who died after accidentally taking fentanyl is displayed at a news conference with Orange County officials in Irvine, Calif., on April 28, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Elizabeth Dowell
By Elizabeth Dowell
6/2/2023Updated: 6/2/2023
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Fentanyl is silently killing thousands of youth and young adults as California lawmakers struggle to pass laws preventing teens and adults from accessing the drug easily.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is often laced with other drugs, resulting in users unknowingly consuming it, leading to dangerous situations of addiction or overdose, leading to death.

Elizabeth Dowell
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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