Fentanyl deaths are increasing in Stanislaus County. Ask our journalists your questions

As fentanyl and other opioid-related deaths rise in Stanislaus County, The Modesto Bee wants to answer your questions about how the crisis affects you.

The county has recorded 129 opioid-related overdose deaths this year, and officials expect the numbers to surpass previous years. We want to focus our coverage on the stories that matter most to you.

The Bee has brainstormed ideas we think will be of reader interest regarding fentanyl and opioids, but we want to hear directly from our community. Here are some of our ideas and how you can submit yours:

• What is fentanyl and where does it come from?
• What are the demographics and the ages most affected?
• What’s true and what’s not regarding the opioid crisis in Stanislaus County?

• Why are opioids being “cut” with synthetic drugs and sold in the county?

Do you have other ideas, suggestions or questions regarding fentanyl, opioids or Narcan in Stanislaus County? Submit them to local@modbee.com or in the form below:

You have the choice to possibly be quoted in and/or contacted for the story. As always, we look forward to hearing from you and hope to bring clarity and transparency to Stanislaus County residents, and beyond, about fentanyl and opioid-related news in our region.

This story was originally published October 6, 2023 at 5:55 AM.

Dominique Williams

The Modesto Bee

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Dominique Williams writes about new business, restaurant and retail developments for The Modesto Bee. She is a Ripon native and a graduate of Sacramento State.