Talking with teens about fentanyl
With the first months of school now behind us and young people more used to re-engaging with their peers, it’s a good time to have an open and honest conversation with our kids about fentanyl.
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How you can help prevent an overdose death: Tips for Overdose Awareness Day
As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, it’s a good time learn about the risk of overdose and evidence-based practices and resources that mitigate harm and help to reduce stigma associated with overdose and substance use.
Read MoreFentanyl found in black tar substances could lead to increases in fatal overdose
Recent instances of the combination of fentanyl with black tar heroin raises concern of the risk of fatal overdose.
Read MoreFentanyl awareness materials to share with our communities
With the recent uptick in fatal overdoses due to fentanyl found in counterfeit pills, Public Health wants to be sure everyone has the information they need to stay safe. Read and share the following information with everyone you know: Do not consume any pill that you do not directly receive from a pharmacy or your […]
Read MoreTelling overdose prevention stories through comics: a conversation with the artist
We are launching a series of DON’T HANG ON TO MEDS comic strips as part of International Overdose Awareness Day, sharing reasons why it’s important to get rid of unused medications in the home, told from the perspectives of parents, grandparents, people who have experienced addiction, and healthcare providers. I worked with Seattle comics artist Tatiana […]
Read MoreIllicit fentanyl found locally in fake opioid pills
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office received results from the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory late last week that what looked like a bag of oxycodone pills came back positive for fentanyl. The large amount of fake pills were found on a decedent in King County. While the cause of death of the individual is […]
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