Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
DELAWARE — Today, August 21st, is Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Governor John Carney ordered all flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than heroin or morphine. Even small amounts can be lethal, leading to a high risk of overdose. It is often mixed with other drugs, increasing the danger for users who may be unaware of its presence.
For more information on the dangers of fentanyl and access to informational recourses, go to www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness.
For more information on naloxone/narcan, visit www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/naloxone.page.
“Drugs like fentanyl and xylazine have devastated families across Delaware, especially as suspected drug overdoses in Sussex County and Kent County have spiked,” said Senator Coons. “This bipartisan resolution underscores the Senate’s determination to confront the opioid crisis head-on and educate the public about the extreme threat that fentanyl poses to our community.” (coons.senate.gov on Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day)
Resources for Help
- Delaware Network of Care
- How to receive Publicly Funded Addiction Treatment- Substance Abuse Treatment Services
- Addiction Recovery Systems (ARS)
- Brandywine Counseling & Community Services (BCCS)
- Kent Sussex Community Services (KSCS)
- Open Door, Inc.
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Resources for Narcan
For more information, watch the Delaware Opioid Prevention Symposium.
