University of Michigan: Awareness Gap - Teens Underestimate Fentanyl Threat
July 10, 2026
July 10, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Awareness gap: Teens underestimate fentanyl threat
Most U.S. eighth graders underestimate the dangers of fentanyl use, according to a new University of Michigan study.
More than half, about 52%, did not believe that experimental use of fentanyl--a man-made opioid that can be more than 50 times stronger than heroin--carried a high level of danger . . .
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Awareness gap: Teens underestimate fentanyl threat
Most U.S. eighth graders underestimate the dangers of fentanyl use, according to a new University of Michigan study.
More than half, about 52%, did not believe that experimental use of fentanyl--a man-made opioid that can be more than 50 times stronger than heroin--carried a high level of danger . . .