Fentanyl is a killer that's infiltrated almost every community. While federal and D.C. officials recently reported that opioid deaths are down this year, fentanyl continues to be a driving force in overdose deaths, especially among young people.

The News4 I-Team and Telemundo 44 teamed up to investigate the crisis that has devastated communities in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

We looked at what families have lost, how schools are trying to save lives, how treatments for teens are still limited, the financial burden families face, the unique toll on the Hispanic community and the conversations you need to have with your kids.

RESOURCES

If you need help for a young person struggling with fentanyl use, many resources are available in the D.C. area and beyond. Go here for information on how to get help, from how to find a health care provider to how to get help paying for treatment.