DEBATE: is Fentanyl the largest threat to U.S youth?

Published on 20 September 2023 at 17:16

Yes, Fentanyl is indeed a significant threat to the youth of America as of September 2023. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has warned of brightly colored fentanyl, dubbed "rainbow fentanyl," being used to target young Americans. This trend appears to be a new method used by drug cartels to sell highly addictive and potentially deadly fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people. The DEA has stated that fentanyl is the greatest threat to Americans today, killing more Americans between the ages of 18 to 45 than terrorism, car accidents, cancer, or COVID. The number of children under 14 dying from fentanyl poisoning has increased at an alarming rate. Moreover, the increase in the use of fentanyl by teens may be related to other problems on the rise. Mental Health issues and adolescent suicide rates. Therefore, it's clear that fentanyl is currently a significant concern for American youth.                                                                                                                                                                         


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