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Rise in Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Seized in the U.S.

A new study shows a significant increase in counterfeit fentanyl pills seized by law enforcement, contributing to the opioid crisis in the U.S. The pills are made to resemble legitimate prescription opioids but are much deadlier. Public health officials are concerned about the rise in availability of these pills and the risk they pose to individuals, especially young people. The study also highlights the dangers of fentanyl, its potency, and the increasing number of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills being seized in the Western U.S.