Overdose F.R.E.E.

Fentanyl Prevention Resources, Education, and Engagement

OPIOID OVERDOSES

In NYC, every 3 hours a person dies from an overdose.

That is

20
people every year (8 people a day)!

FENTANYL

According to the NYC Department of Health (DOH), was involved in 78% of all overdose deaths.

Fentanyl is an opiod 50 to 100 times stronger than that is cheap to make and can easily be mixed into other drugs.

Fentanyl has been found in , and mixed into pills like , , , and other drugs.

Because of this, people are unaware if a drug contains fentanyl and are at risk of consuming it. 

This lack of knowledge can be deadly.

FENTANYL

According to the NYC Department of Health (DOH), was involved in 78% of all overdose deaths.

Fentanyl is an opiod 50 to 100 times stronger than that is cheap to make and can easily be mixed into other drugs.

Fentanyl has been found in , and mixed into pills like , , , and other drugs.

Because of this, people are unaware if a drug contains fentanyl and are at risk of consuming it. 

This lack of knowledge can be deadly.

We can help our communities through harm reduction

Healthcare, social services, and access to treatment, combined with easily accessible harm reduction resources can save lives.

Each year in NYC, more New Yorkers die of drug overdoses than homicides, suicides, and motor vehicle crashes combined. Many of these deaths are preventable.

An opioid overdose prevents the brain from receiving oxygen. Naloxone (NARCAN®) is a nasal spray (or injection) medication that can quickly and safely reverse an opioid overdose by restoring breathing.

By watching the video below, you can learn about the benefits of naloxone and what steps to take when responding to an opioid overdose.

Naloxone can save lives!

Fentanyl Test Strips

Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are small strips of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in any substance—pills, powders, or injectables.

Fentanyl can be found within substances such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine (meth), MDMA, and other pills.

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Even though FTS can tell us if there is fentanyl in a substance, the strips cannot tell us how strong or which type of fentanyl is present. Fentanyl cannot be detected by sight, taste, smell, or touch.

FTS enables community members to make informed-decisions and prevent opioid overdoses.

upcoming training

Remote Training

NYCC4H provides free opioid overdose prevention and response training to all New Yorkers.

Ready to save lives?

After completing the training, you can order free fentanyl test strips and naloxone. We deliver anywhere in New York State!

overdose
f.r.e.e.

Increasing
awareness of
fentanyl

Training individuals
on how to prevent
and respond to an
overdose

Increasing
access to FTS

Identifying and
preventing behaviors
associated with
substance use

WORDS MATTER

Be empowered to use person-first language to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.

Stigma is a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society
or group of people have about something or someone.

Instead of...
Use…
Because...
AddictA person who uses substances or has a substance misuse disorderPerson-first language shows that a person “has” a problem, rather than “is” the problem
JunkieA person who is actively using substances or drugsPerson-first language avoids negative associations and individual blame
DirtyA person who received a positive result on a drug screening/ A person who recreationally uses substances or drugsUsing the word “dirty” may decrease someone's sense of hope and self-efficacy for change
CleanTesting negative, being in recovery, or not actively using any substances or drugsUse non-stigmatizing terms the same way it would be used for other medical conditions
Former addictA person in recovery or long-term recoveryUse non-stigmatizing terms the same way it would be used for other medical conditions

Set an example with your choice of language when interacting with community members who might be using stigmatizing slang!

Monday – Friday

9 AM – 5 PM

info@nycc4h.org

(347) 467 – 0505

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