Tempe, Arizona – Local officials report that the fentanyl crisis continues to claim lives every day in Maricopa County and across the nation. The city of Tempe shared information emphasizing the growing danger posed by fentanyl, which is now 50 times stronger than heroin.

Officials encourage community members to help combat the crisis by spreading the word and keeping naloxone, an emergency treatment for opioid overdose, in their homes. For more details about fentanyl and overdose prevention, individuals are directed to visit the Maricopa County Attorney's Office website.

Source: City of Tempe

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Tempe

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