Many teens not aware of risk of fentanyl use

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A significant proportion of teenagers are unaware of the risks associated with fentanyl use. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Alison Knopf

doi:10.1002/cpu.31080

July 29, 2026The Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update

Many teens not aware of risk of fentanyl use

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Key Points

The aim was to assess young people's awareness of the risks associated with fentanyl use.
Conducted a survey targeting youth to measure perceived risk of fentanyl use.
Increased fatalities from fentanyl overdose among youth were reported.
Participants showed a lack of awareness regarding the dangers of fentanyl.

Implication

Survey estimates perceived risks of fentanyl use in youth, indicating a significant knowledge gap.

Abstract

Death from fentanyl overdose has increased among youth. Researchers conducted a survey estimated the perceived risks of fentanyl use among young people. Perceived risk is a known deterrent.

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Alison Knopf (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6c46f4747664a1aa73beb5 https://doi.org/10.1002/cpu.31080

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Many teens not aware of risk of fentanyl use

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