California opioid crisis

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.