California opioid crisis

Since 2017, the number of fatalities in California attributable to synthetic opioids has increased by 1,027% (i.e. roughly eleven-fold). Fentanyl has caused 20% of deaths among California's teenagers and young adults. California has made legal efforts to tackle the opioid issue, including patrols, assistance grants, and education.

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