Preventing fentanyl deaths needs to start in the classroom

By: Sean Oyaas, John Kingrey

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 729

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The Reformer recently reported that overdose deaths from fentanyl continue to decline after hitting a high of 1,016 in the year that ended in June 2023. On one hand, the progress is a relief after years of devastating increases. On the other, it is a sobering reminder: fentanyl continues to claim thousands of lives, and “not getting worse” is not the same as making meaningful progress.

For those of us working on the front …

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