Fentanyl is a type of drug called an opioid. If you see information about opioids, read it because it will be helpful background knowledge. General information about drug use may also be helpful background knowledge.
Databases
Pebble Go Next is a good source of background knowledge. Remember to log in with jabes for the Username and school for the password. You cannot log in with Clever or Google.
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The link above will go to the article called "Drugs". Read the sections called "What Are They?", "Medications", and "Substance abuse".
Take notes when you find general information about drug abuse or opioids.
Use the Cite button and copy the citation to paste into your notes and slides.
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Search for drug abuse. IIn the navigator panel, click "Open all sections" and use Control-F to search for "fentanyl". Use the arrows to go to each location where the search word is found. Read the whole paragraph or section to see if it has useful information.
Take notes when you find good information.
Use the Cite button and copy the citation to paste into your notes and slides.
Websites
The National Institute on Drug Abuse, also known as NIDA, is a government research organization working to improve and share information about drug addiction and abuse.
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The link above will take you to NIDA's information about fentanyl.
Copy the URL for the page to paste into your notes and slides as your citation.
WebMD is a consumer health information website. The information is written by medical professionals. There are ads on the website and WebMD is a for-profit company but their substance abuse information is generally regarded as high quality.
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The link above will take you to the section on fentanyl.
Copy the URL for the page to paste into your notes and slides as your citation.
The Mayo Clinic is a medical research organization and hospital. They have a health information website that is recognized around the world for accuracy and quality. The only ads on the site are for the Mayo Clinic's services and publications.
RESEARCH TIPS
Use the search term fentanyl. Look at the headlines and preview text to select articles.
Copy the URL for the page to paste into your notes and slides as your citation.