Fentanyl Overdose

In August, a video released by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department went viral. You can find it by searching terms like “county sheriff fentanyl overdose San Diego” and “county sheriff fentanyl overdose San Diego.” In the viral video, Deputy David Faiivae collapses in a parking lot after handling a white powder. The Sheriff’s Department of San Diego County said Deputy Faiivae experienced a fentanyl overdose. Health professionals and addiction experts reporting on the story have mixed theories as to whether or not that’s the reality of what we saw in the body-worn camera footage. While some aren’t sure if the deputy was experiencing an opioid overdose because of exposure to fentanyl or something else, the big takeaway for all of us is how prevalent and potent fentanyl is. In the feature video below, The Mental Health Center of San Diego appears on Fox News to share some of our expertise and knowledge regarding the rise of fentanyl overdoses; watch the video and read on to learn more ab