Fentanyl
Awareness Event
March 22, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sponsored by Women of Wisdom
The mission of this meeting is to raise awareness regarding the increase in overdoses in our community and the dangers of fentanyl while striving to reduce the stigma around seeking help and treatment.
The mission of this meeting is to raise awareness regarding the increase in overdoses in our community and the dangers of fentanyl while striving to reduce the stigma around seeking help and treatment.
The Speakers
The Speakers
Stacy Conrad
Stacy Conrad
LDH Region IV
Phyllis Coleman-Mouton
Phyllis Coleman-Mouton
Women of Wisdom
Dr. Tina Stefanski
Dr. Tina Stefanski
LDH Region IV
Keith Talamo, D-ABMDI
Keith Talamo, D-ABMDI
Lafayette Parish Coroner's Office
The Venue
The Venue
Downtown Convention Center
Downtown Convention Center
124 S Buchanan St, Lafayette, LA 70501
124 S Buchanan St, Lafayette, LA 70501
The meeting will feature expert speakers who will provide information about fentanyl, its effects, and how to stay safe. Topics to be covered include:
The meeting will feature expert speakers who will provide information about fentanyl, its effects, and how to stay safe. Topics to be covered include:
- The dangers of fentanyl and its potency
- The signs and symptoms of an overdose
- How to respond in case of an overdose
- The resources available to those struggling with addiction
Livestream
Livestream
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than morphine and is responsible for a growing number of overdose deaths in the United States. It is important that members of the community are aware of the dangers of this drug and know how to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than morphine and is responsible for a growing number of overdose deaths in the United States. It is important that members of the community are aware of the dangers of this drug and know how to protect themselves and their loved ones.