What is Fentanyl?
- Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate narcotic, a prescription drug used primarily for cancer patients in severe pain. It is roughly 50 to 100 times more toxic than morphine
- Heroin, cocaine, oxycodone, and other drugs can be cut with fentanyl, in powder, liquid or pill form. It often comes in similar packaging
- You can’t see it, you can’t smell it, you can’t taste it, but if your drug of choice is cut with fentanyl, it can kill you
- If you are a new drug user, you are particularly at risk should you use drugs cut with fentanyl
Fentanyl-related overdoses are on the rise.
If you’re going to use drugs, be DRUG SMART.
CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES
EARLY OVERDOSE SIGNS
- Severe sleepiness
- Slow heartbeat
- Trouble breathing
- Slow, shallow breathing or snoring
- Cold, clammy skin
- Trouble walking or talking
IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE
- Don’t use alone
- Start with a small amount
- Learn about naloxone