Supervising Deputy D.A. Edward Liang says M30 pills and other fentanyl-laced drugs are most likely responsible for the latest spike in deaths in Santa Clara County. Last month, deaths rose from 17 in April, to 41 in May.
health officials say there was an alarming spike in fentanyl-related deaths last month. There was a nearly 60% increase in those deaths and the County says fentanyl-laced prescription pills are the likely to blame.
"Particularly when we’re talking about fake prescriptions drugs and M30 pills. These are these light blue pills with M on the front and 30 on the back," said Edward Liang, Santa Clara County Supervising Deputy D.A. "In fact, the statistics from the D.A. says that about 60% of these pills have potentially a fatal amount of fentanyl.
Santa Clara County’s Behavioral Health Services Dept. offers free Narcan kits, which can help prevent an overdose. The dept. also launched a public awareness campaign atearlier this month, targeting young people ages 14-29. Health officials hope to spread the word and educate people about what fentanyl is and its deadly impact on the community.
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