Daniel Ciccarone, a UCSF addiction medicine expert, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a Stanford pediatrician, and Ed Ternan, founder of Charlie's Song, discuss the alarming rise of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. They highlight how these fake medications pose severe risks, particularly to youth, with 70% found to contain deadly doses. Ed shares his personal tragedy of losing a son to an overdose, emphasizing the urgent need for public education and community awareness to combat this growing health crisis.
