Questions and Answers
What is the potency of fentanyl compared to morphine?
50-100 times stronger
What percentage of drug deaths was attributed to fentanyl in 2013, and what is the current percentage?
3% in 2013, over 50% currently
What is a common way for dealers to sell drugs, including fentanyl, and how does this make it difficult to detect?
Social media, and it is often cut into other drugs, making it difficult to detect
What is the message that parents and loved ones who have lost someone to fentanyl overdose want to convey to others?
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What are some characteristics of fentanyl that make it particularly dangerous?
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What is a common tactic used by dealers to get users hooked on fentanyl?
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Fentanyl Crisis
- In 2020, the worst year for drug overdose deaths, Dominic Tierno directed documentary films about drugs and drug addiction.
- A 14-year-old boy died from what appeared to be a drug overdose after taking a fake oxycontin pill laced with fentanyl.
- Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid known to be 50-100 times stronger than morphine.
- In 2013, only 3% of drug users died from fentanyl, but now it accounts for over 50% of drug deaths.
Personal Stories of Fentanyl-Related Deaths
- Alexander, a 14-year-old boy, died instantly after taking a pill he thought was oxycontin but was actually laced with fentanyl.
- Jessica, a 29-year-old woman, died after ingesting cocaine laced with fentanyl.
- Daniel, a 16-year-old boy, died after taking a drug he thought was oxycodone but was actually laced with fentanyl.
Dangers of Fentanyl
- Fentanyl is odorless, tasteless, and can be deadly in extremely small amounts.
- It is often cut into other drugs like cocaine, heroin, and counterfeit pills, making it difficult to detect.
- Dealers use social media to sell drugs, and fentanyl is readily available online.
- Fentanyl is highly addictive, and dealers aim to get users hooked.
Warning and Prevention
- Parents and loved ones who have lost someone to fentanyl overdose urge others to learn about the dangers of fentanyl and to avoid drug use altogether.
- The message is clear: don't try drugs, because one choice can be fatal.
Fentanyl Crisis
- 2020 was the worst year for drug overdose deaths, with fentanyl being a major contributor to the crisis.
Characteristics of Fentanyl
- Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, 50-100 times stronger than morphine.
- It is odorless and tasteless, and can be deadly in extremely small amounts.
Rise of Fentanyl-Related Deaths
- In 2013, only 3% of drug users died from fentanyl, but now it accounts for over 50% of drug deaths.
Personal Stories of Fentanyl-Related Deaths
- Alexander, a 14-year-old boy, died instantly after taking a pill laced with fentanyl, thinking it was oxycontin.
- Jessica, a 29-year-old woman, died after ingesting cocaine laced with fentanyl.
- Daniel, a 16-year-old boy, died after taking a drug laced with fentanyl, thinking it was oxycodone.
Dangers of Fentanyl
- Dealers often cut fentanyl into other drugs like cocaine, heroin, and counterfeit pills, making it difficult to detect.
- Fentanyl is highly addictive, and dealers aim to get users hooked.
- It is readily available online, and dealers use social media to sell drugs.
Warning and Prevention
- Parents and loved ones who have lost someone to fentanyl overdose urge others to learn about the dangers of fentanyl and to avoid drug use altogether.
- The message is clear: don't try drugs, because one choice can be fatal.
