Know th Fact
FENTANYL 50-100 times more potent than morphine, fentanyl is a powerful opioid analgesic.
Numbers Don't Lie About 9,500 people in the US died from synthetic opioids other than methadone in 2015. Deaths from synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, have increased by 80% since 2012.
Fentanyl works by binding to the body's opioid receptors, causing euphoria, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, constipation, sedation, tolerance, respiratory depression, coma, and death.
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SigniďŹ cant increases in fentanyl-related deaths have particularly occurred in the US northeast region.
What Can Be Done?
Know the Signs of Overdose Seizures Pale face Pinpoint pupils Throwing up Slow heartbeat Fainting spells
Improve detection of fentanyl This involves increased detection by law enforcement agencies, healthcare professionals, and medical examiners. Expanded use of naloxone Naloxone must be made more readily available to health care providers and harm reduction organizations.
IF YOU SUSPECT SOMEONE HAS OVERDOSED, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY