DEA cracking down on the distribution of counterfeit Fentanyl, as it can cause a deadly overdose “I lost my brother and my best friend because of one mistake he made, and I don't want to see anybody else lose their family member,” Author: Meg Farris (WWL) Updated: 7:11 PM CDT April 21, 2021 MANDEVILLE, La. — We learned just days ago, that when the pandemic began taking lives in Louisiana last year, so did another health issue, drug overdoses. In fact, this state had the highest increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020. Now there is a warning about fake pills that may be contributing to these deaths.