Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety is renewing its warning about fentanyl’s deadly reach, reminding residents that even a single counterfeit pill can take a life.
According to DPS, nearly half of all U.S. drug-poisoning deaths last year were linked to fentanyl, now considered the deadliest drug in American history. The agency says as little as 2 milligrams—about the weight of a few grains of salt—can be lethal.
The renewed awareness campaign, One Pill Kills, continues the state’s effort in partnership with Governor Greg Abbott to combat the spread of the synthetic opioid. “Simply put, fentanyl is a clandestine killer, and Texans are falling victim to the cartels that are producing it,” Abbott said in a statement shared by DPS.
Officials are urging Texans to avoid taking any pills not prescribed directly by a medical provider, as counterfeit versions of common medications are being laced with fentanyl. The campaign includes outreach through schools, social media, and law enforcement partnerships statewide.
Residents can learn more about the ongoing prevention effort and access educational resources at www.dps.texas.gov/onepillkills.
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