House Bill 1956, which aims to create educational partnerships for more awareness about the drug, has officially passed out of the House unanimously.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — When it comes to fentanyl, one pill can kill, and the Drug Enforcement Agency says seven out of 10 pills sold to kids are laced with fentanyl.
In Washington, the overdose epidemic has reached crisis proportions. The state’s Department of Health reports that rates of opioid deaths among kids ages 14 to 18 surged almost threefold from 2016 to 2022.
Now, Washington lawmakers are seeking help from the state’s school system to improve awareness about fentanyl and its deceptive
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