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Fentanyl deaths are declining, but youth risk remains

by Adriana Díaz April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

A Pennsylvania advocate shares what schools and health workers need to know to protect teens.

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How dangerous is fentanyl?

by Ro White January 30, 2026February 2, 2026

How misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

by Henry Larweh, KFF Health News April 18, 2025April 15, 2025

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When you should administer naloxone

by Ro White October 8, 2024October 16, 2024

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How harm reduction programs prevent overdose deaths

by Ro White May 30, 2024October 25, 2024