FACTS Fight Fentanyl toolkit
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Naloxone & Fentanyl Test Strips
What Is Naloxone/Narcan
Naloxone is a life-saving medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It works as an opioid antagonist meaning it attaches to opioid receptors in the brain and blocks the effects of opioids, quickly restoring normal breathing if it has slowed or stopped due to an overdose.
Naloxone is:
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Safe - it has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system.
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Fast-acting - it can work within minutes.
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Specific - it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder but is designed for emergency situations
How To Use It?
Fentanyl Testing Strips
Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a low-cost, effective way to reduce overdose risk. These small strips detect fentanyl in drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin in pill, powder, or injectable form giving people valuable information before they use.
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FTS don’t show how much fentanyl is present and may miss some fentanyl analogs or be less accurate with certain substances. Still, they’re an important step in staying safe. Carry them, use them, and combine them with other harm-reduction strategies like not using alone and keeping naloxone nearby.
How to Use Fentanyl Testing Srips
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