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Fentanyl education classes are California's latest tool to help fight the deadly crisis

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In addition to reading, writing and arithmetic in California’s classrooms, students will soon learn about the dangers of fentanyl.

It's all part of a plan to help put an end to the fentanyl crisis. The state law signed this week will require districts to incorporate lessons about the deadly drug into their curriculum.Learn more about the impact of the fentanyl crisis on local communities in NBC 7’s in-depth project"Poison Pill: San Diego's Battle With the Fentanyl Crisis."

"They're seeing it on the internet anyway. You're able to buy these pills and this stuff off of Snapchat or different social media sites,” Karrie said. Angelica Flores thinks the classes are a good idea considering the crisis. Her 15-year-old son could end up taking the course when it's offered at his high school.

 

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