Fentanyl cases are on the rise throughout San Diego County, and the amount of people seeking help is also up. Mayor Todd Gloria announced his efforts to make the fentanyl crisis the top priority for his office. In the first six months of 2022, San Diego County surpassed the total number of fentanyl-related overdoses reported in 2021. Serene Carruthers, a family therapist with the Sharp McDonald center, said first responders and recovery specialists are overwhelmed by the number of people falling victim to fentanyl. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/fentanyl-cases-and-overdoses-major-concern-for-healthcare-specialists/509-5b1be95f-826f-4143-bc44-cb3720860eca