Marijuana smokers alerted to potential health threat with fentanyl-laced products – The News Herald

Fentanyl-laced marijuana is a growing problem, according to some law enforcement agencies and the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center — and a campaign has been launched to bring awareness to it.

Southgate-based The Guidance Center and the Stop Underage Drinking/Drugs Coalition are distributing information to Downriver police departments in an effort to draw more attention to the issue.

In Brownstown Township, police said marijuana has become more mainstream, especially since being legalized in Michigan.

Township police warn everyone should understand the possibilities of fentanyl poisoning.

Fentanyl, a powerful painkiller approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a range of conditions, is similar to morphine, but is 50 to 100 times more potent. Fentanyl has been central to the American drug crisis as it is often mixed with other drugs to make them stronger, sometimes without the users realizing it. (Photo by SANDY HUFFAKER / AFP) (Photo by SANDY HUFFAKER/AFP via Getty Images)

The MiPDC sent out an alert to those who use marijuana products of the potential public health threat.

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