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Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 09/29/2026 1:35pm

Article Summary:
CDC: Fentanyl Involved in 75% of Youth Overdose Deaths From 2020–2024
The CDC reports that fentanyl was involved in 75% of overdose deaths among people ages 10 to 19 from 2020 through 2024, often through counterfeit pills or other substances. In response, Santa Clarita’s Parenting for Prevention campaign will share local parents’ experiences, provide drug-awareness resources and host meetings and youth-focused activities to encourage families to discuss fentanyl risks.

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