What can you do?

We all have a role to play in this fight - parents, teachers, healthcare providers, and concerned citizens alike. Let's unite to tackle this issue, because fentanyl awareness isn't just someone else's problem - it's ours to solve.

A Small Amount of Fentanyl Can be Deadly

The DEA says that 2 milligrams (mg) of dry powder
fentanyl is a “potentially lethal dose.”

“Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered.  Fentanyl is everywhere.  From large metropolitan areas to rural America, no community is safe from this poison.  We must take every opportunity to spread the word to prevent fentanyl-related overdose death and poisonings from claiming scores of American lives every day.”                                   

— DEA Administrator Anne Milgram

Know The Facts

Below are 7 key facts you need to know about this crisis.

  1. Illicit fentanyl is being used to make fake prescription pills and is also found in common street drugs like cocaine, MDMA and heroin.

  2. Often consumed unknowingly by users, illicit fentanyl is driving the recent increase in U.S. overdose deaths.

  3. Fake pills have been found in all 50 states. Assume any prescription pill you see online is fake, including Oxy, Percocet, Adderall and Xanax.

  4. Fake pills are the main reason fentanyl-involved deaths are highest and fastest growing amongst youth.

  5. Fentanyl is involved in more American youth deaths than heroin, meth, cocaine, benzos, and RX drugs COMBINED.

  6. Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, homicide, suicide, and other accidents.

  7. If you see someone with overdose symptoms, call 911 right away. Good Samaritan laws in the U.S. protect those who report overdoses.

There are several ways individuals and organizations can increase awareness and help save lives

• Talk to your loved ones. Have an open dialogue with your family and friends about the issue. Ask questions about their awareness of fentanyl in fake pills and street drugs and outline steps for how they can protect themselves.

• Know the signs of an overdose and be prepared to call 911.

• Locate Naloxone (Narcan) near you and learn how to administer it.

• Post about the issue on social media. Re-share content from our Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn accounts using the hashtag #FentaNO #FentanylStopsHere

We hope you’ll join us in spreading this important message!

Our Partners

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Carroll County Mental Health Advocates

Carroll County Mental Health Advocates

Recovery Spot of West Georgia

Recovery Spot of West Georgia

Pathways

Pathways

Willowbrooke at Tanner

Willowbrooke at Tanner

March 14

Save the Date for the
2025 Fentanyl Awareness Summit

March 6, 2025

EVENTS

Hosted by the Carroll County Fentanyl Awareness Coalition and participating sponsors, the 2025 Fentanyl Awareness Summit will feature:

  • Commentary and insight from local law enforcement leaders

  • Description of fentanyl and where it’s found

  • Testimony from those who have lost loved ones to fentanyl overdose

  • Stories of survival and recovery

 Join us for this day powerful day of education and hope. Lunch is provided.

Highlights from the 2024 summit: Bringing together experts, advocates, and community members to address the fentanyl crisis and work towards solutions. Together, we are making strides in raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and fostering support.