Synthetic Opioid Linked to First Fatal Overdose in San Francisco

• San Francisco recorded 48 fatal drug overdoses in September, totaling 399 this year.
• The first fatal overdose involved a synthetic opioid, MGM-15, derived from kratom.
• MGM-15 produces more potent effects than morphine.
• San Francisco Police Department officers served search warrants at multiple smoke shops.
• The health department shared a photo of the synthetic opioid involved in the fatality.