Dangerous Powdered Fentanyl Surfaces in Boulder County, Raising Concerns

Officials in Boulder County, Colorado, have issued a warning about powdered forms of the deadly drug fentanyl circulating on the streets. Fentanyl is significantly more potent than heroin and morphine and is being laced into other narcotics. The county's Harm Reduction Program is reaching out to students and communities with known drug use to provide services, information, and support. The number of fentanyl-related deaths in Colorado has quadrupled since 2016, prompting efforts to raise awareness and offer resources for substance abuse prevention and recovery assistance.