Fentanyl is still a danger to teens and tweens and now there are even other chemicals being thrown in the mix of counterfeit pills that could be even deadlier. However, some expert are saying that it appears there may be less fentanyl in the supply chain in recent months.

Additionally, although overall illicit drug use among teens has been decreasing for years, opioid use disorder among adolescents has greatly increased (according to the American Academy of Pediatrics).

I'll walk you through the latest information in today's episode.

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