04/29/2026
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than he**in and 100 times stronger than morphine. Even small amounts can be deadly.
Illicitly manufactured fentanyl and its dangers, while well-documented by health professionals and law enforcement, are largely unknown to the general population and even more so to its most vulnerable population: youth and young adults.
According to the CDC, fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, and all other accidents.
Prevention Practices:
Overdoses are preventable.
Key strategies include:
Increasing awareness of fentanyl risks among youth, families, and communities.
Expanding access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.
Teaching young people, parents, and educators how to recognize and respond to an overdose.
On April 29, you can
Talk with people, especially youth, in your life about the risks of fentanyl and counterfeit pills.
Learn the signs of an overdose and how to respond.
Carry and know how to use naloxone.
Share trusted information and prevention resources with members of your community.
Together, these actions can help protect others, save lives, and reduce overdose deaths.
*All information and statistics provided by the cdc.gov
https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/php/toolkits/fentanyl-awareness-day.html
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