New opioid far stronger than fentanyl

Experts warn new class of opioids may be mixed with other drugs. (Credit Drug Enforcement Administration)

Virginia saw a small decrease in overdose deaths during the first quarter of this year, but the opioid epidemic is still taking a heavy toll. 

Last year, more than 2,600 people died – most from an overdose of fentanyl. 

And now doctors warn there’s an even more potent form of the drug being sold.  Sandy Hausman has that story.

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