SYNTHETIC DRUGS / FENTANYL DANGERS (Ed. Code § 48985.5)

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Non-prescribed synthetic drug use, such as fentanyl, is a major cause of fatal overdoses in the United States. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl can be found in counterfeit pills and in different forms, including liquids and powders. Please be advised that social media platforms are being used to market and sell fentanyl and other synthetic drugs.