Officials warn of increasing fentanyl content in counterfeit prescription pills, urging Connecticut residents to be vigilant during the opioid abuse epidemic.

Officials warn of increasing fentanyl content in counterfeit prescription pills, as a public service announcement urges Connecticut residents to remain vigilant during the opioid abuse epidemic. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut and the New England Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration have released the PSA, noting that overdose deaths due to fentanyl intoxication continue to be a significant issue. Officials warn that most prescription pills sold on the street now contain fentanyl, making them potentially lethal.

March 14, 2024
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