Invisible Killer: Mother's Heartbreak Exposes Fentanyl's Deadly Grip

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Invisible Killer: Mother's Heartbreak Exposes Fentanyl's Deadly Grip
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A grieving mother's story exposes the devastating impact of fentanyl in California. Tammy's son and daughter both lost their lives to accidental overdoses, highlighting the drug's potency and accessibility.

You're on the list! Expect to receive your first email very soon!. “They had no idea they were taking fentanyl. To have them die at home. A place they felt safe haunts me every day.”revealed that Tyler, prior to his death, had plans of joining Mt. Saint Jacinto College and then transferring to Cal State Fullerton to study music production.but managed to turn his life around in 2019, according to his mother. He detoxed and went on to excel in the same business as his mother.

The synthetic opioid can be dangerous due to its extreme potency and can be 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine., making it more lethal without users even knowing. Its easy accessibility has driven a rise in overdose deaths, overwhelming the state’s healthcare and emergency services.

“It really is the invisible killer,” the bereaved mother said. “They had no idea they were taking fentanyl”“Since 2023, we’ve recovered over 3 million fentanyl pills,” said Lt. Bobby Dean, who oversees the Sheriff’s Department’s Overdose Response Task Force. “Over 150 kilos of powdered fentanyl – that’s enough fentanyl to kill the entire

As for Tammy,who is “living with the worst pain possible,” she has only one message to save other families from a similar heartbreak: “Speak with your kids about the dangers. Don’t lose them to this drug.”Working as a writer for Bored Panda offers an added layer of excitement. By afternoon, I'm fully immersed in the whirlwind of celebrity drama, and by evening, I'm navigating through the bustling universe of likes, shares, and clicks.

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