Fentanyl Awareness
FENTANYL: a potent, synthetic opioid approved by the FDA for pain relief and anesthetic
Most of the information on this page is from the Natural High Fentanyl Awareness Day ToolkitFENTANYL: a potent, synthetic opioid approved by the FDA for pain relief and anesthetic
AND a potent, synthetic, ILLICIT opioid found in illegal drugs
AND a potent, synthetic, ILLICIT opioid found in illegal drugs
Fentanyl (powdered or liquid) is being mixed with other drugs such as cocaine, oxycodone, and Adderall. People don't know if fentanyl has been added unless they test the drug with a Fentanyl Test Strip (FTS).
Fentanyl (powdered or liquid) is being mixed with other drugs such as cocaine, oxycodone, and Adderall. People don't know if fentanyl has been added unless they test the drug with a Fentanyl Test Strip (FTS).
Tools to detect fentanyl have been legal in Tennessee since March 2022. Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) indicate the presence of fentanyl when a sample of substance is mixed with water and tested with the strip. Ninety-four percent (94%) of respondents felt they were better able to protect themselves after testing. FTS may not detect: all synthetic opioids, low concentrations, or overcome contaminants that interfere with the accuracy of the test.
Tools to detect fentanyl have been legal in Tennessee since March 2022. Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) indicate the presence of fentanyl when a sample of substance is mixed with water and tested with the strip. Ninety-four percent (94%) of respondents felt they were better able to protect themselves after testing. FTS may not detect: all synthetic opioids, low concentrations, or overcome contaminants that interfere with the accuracy of the test.
CRIMINAL DRUG NETWORKS ARE FLOODING THE MARKET WITH FAKE PILLS LACED WITH ILLICIT FENTANYL
CRIMINAL DRUG NETWORKS ARE FLOODING THE MARKET WITH FAKE PILLS LACED WITH ILLICIT FENTANYL
Fake prescription pills are easily accessible and are often sold on social media and e-commerce platforms, making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors.
Fake prescription pills are easily accessible and are often sold on social media and e-commerce platforms, making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors.
If you didn't get the drug from a pharmacy, it could contain fentanyl.
If you didn't get the drug from a pharmacy, it could contain fentanyl.
WHO IS AT RISK?
WHO IS AT RISK?
Anyone. Casual users, partygoers, experimenters, and regular users. Fentanyl does not discriminate.
Anyone. Casual users, partygoers, experimenters, and regular users. Fentanyl does not discriminate.
Even if substance use is the last thing you need to worry about with your kid, perhaps their awareness could save a friend.
Even if substance use is the last thing you need to worry about with your kid, perhaps their awareness could save a friend.
Talk to them today about the risks of fentanyl.
Talk to them today about the risks of fentanyl.
SIGNS OF AN OVERDOSE
SIGNS OF AN OVERDOSE
Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose can save a life. Some things to look for include:
Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose can save a life. Some things to look for include:
Small, constricted "pinpoint pupils"
Falling asleep or losing consciousness
Slow, weak, or no breathing
Choking or gurgling sounds
Limp body
Cold, clammy, and/or discolored skin
WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS OVERDOSING
WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS OVERDOSING
It may be hard to tell whether a person is experiencing an overdose. If you aren't sure, it's best to treat the situation like an overdose--you could save a life.
