Talking to Teens About Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid drug that can be 50-100 times more powerful than other opioids. It is the most common substance found in opioid overdose deaths in Arizona and teens as young as 14 years old have overdosed and died after taking it.

One Pill Can Be Fatal

1 out of 4 counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl contain a deadly dose — TalkNowAZ

Fentanyl is often added to illicit street drugs such as fake pills which may be marked as M30, K9, 215, or v48. Fentynyl is particularly dangerous because the amount can vary between pills, even within the same batch. While a single pill might get a person high without killing them, another pill could be fatal.

Oxycodone pills that are sold on the street or online likely contain fentanyl and it is often added to powders. Illegal fentanyl can also be mixed with other drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.

#BeTheInfluence

Parents have a significant influence in their children’s decisions to experiment with alcohol and other drugs, but need help starting the conversation. Visit TalkNowAZ

Talk. They Hear You.

SAMHSA’s substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers start talking to their children early about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. Go to SAMHSA’s site for videos and mobile app

Naloxone is saving lives

Canyonlands Healthcare is dispensing the Narcan Nasal Spray used to reduce an opioid overdose. You can request a kit at any Canyonlands Pharmacy in Page, Safford, Duncan or Chilchinbeto.  You can also go to any of our clinic locations and ask the Front Desk to have a provider sign one out for you.

Email naloxone@cchcaz.org for more info.

Need help starting the conversation? Check out these resources at TalkNowAZ to help you start talking to your children about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age.