Fatal opioid overdoses in Monterey County have more than tripled this year compared to 2018. Many are blaming counterfeit street drugs laced with fentanyl that have started showing up in the community.

"...early intervention is the key, in many cases, to break the addiction, and that’s why Valley Health Associates in Salinas has created a treatment program specifically for young people, 12-24 years old."

Press release and press conference held October 24th, 2019 to alert the community.