 | It has been suggested that Fentanyl crisis in San Francisco be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2024. |
Since 2017, the number of fatalities in California attributable to synthetic opioids has increased by 1,027%. Fentanyl has been to blame for 20% of deaths among California's teenagers and young adults. California is taking legal efforts to tackle the opioid issue, including patrols, assistance grants, and education.