Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning residents about the growing danger of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, a synthetic opioid linked to a rising number of overdose deaths across the state.
According to DPS, fentanyl is often pressed into fake prescription pills or mixed into street drugs such as methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine — sometimes without the user’s knowledge. The agency said even a small amount can be deadly.
Governor Greg Abbott emphasized the urgency of the issue, calling fentanyl “a clandestine killer,” and noting that Texans “are falling victim to the cartels that are producing it.”
Authorities say distinguishing fake pills from legitimate ones can be nearly impossible. The DPS campaign, titled #OnePillKills, aims to educate the public on the dangers of counterfeit drugs and encourage Texans to avoid purchasing or using pills not obtained from licensed pharmacies.
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