1 dead, 3 hospitalized after possible fentanyl overdose in Lakewood
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from Los Angeles Times11 months ago
One man is dead and three other people have been hospitalized following a suspected fentanyl overdose in Lakewood. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, can cause respiratory failure.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-07/1-dead-3-hospitalized-after-possible-fentanyl-overdose-in-lakewood
In 2022, fentanyl surpassed methamphetamine as the most common cause of accidental drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County, with more than 1,900 fatalities attributed to fentanyl overdoses.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-07/1-dead-3-hospitalized-after-possible-fentanyl-overdose-in-lakewood
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