Scripps News investigates the silent toll of the fentanyl crisis: hundreds of cases involving the poisoning of babies, toddlers, and young children. Our investigative team spent months examining cases nationwide and found many involved prior red flags.
'What the hell is going on?' Questions surround child fentanyl deathsA Scripps News investigation is raising questions about fentanyl testing following numerous cases of overdoses among young children.
Scripps News uncovers preventable mistakes in child fentanyl overdosesIn at least 86 cases, authorities documented that naloxone saved a child's life when it was administered in time.
Scripps News finds red flags in review of child fentanyl overdosesA review of documents in 45 states and D.C. revealed many cases involving repeated reports to social workers about a child's welfare.
