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Tomorrow is #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay Fake pills and fentanyl have changed the drug landscape and are driving the recent increase in US drug overdose deaths. Learn more at fentanylawarenessday.org and spread the word to save a life.

Fentanyl - as a veterinary enterprise or business owner it is imperative to understand the threat this drug poses on the public & its frequency of abuse. We have multiple sizes of #deacompliant storage solutions at CUBEX LLC that will track every dose issued & show #discrepancies immediately. Protect your people & profits #cubex #fentanylawareness #fentanyl #overdoseawareness #compliance #compliantstorage #staffsafety #dea #deacompliant #controlledsubstances #scheduleddrugs #drugsafety #druglog #automation #preparedness #justknow #nationalfentanylawarenessday #veterinarypractice #veterinarybusiness #practicemanagement #dvm #rvt #cvt #cvpm

We’ve teamed up with other drug and alcohol services to share a number of important messages ahead of Overdose Awareness Day. Our fourth message? Start low, go slow. 🔹Always start with a small amount as strength can vary between batches - start low, go slow 🔹If you’re using illicit pills, consider splitting them and starting with a fraction of the pill. 🔹If you can’t split the pill, you might want to consider using the crush, dab, wait method. This was designed for MDMA users and is more applicable to powder or crystal form drugs, but could also keep you safer when using other pills. For more information about how you can reduce harm, please see our website: https://lnkd.in/eDX2jayS

ATTENTION🚨| Overdose Surge Remains In Effect! The Adverse Reaction Advisory has been extended as we continue to see an alarming surge in overdoses in Niagara. Due to the use of an un-regulated drug supply, we continue see a higher number of fatal and severe non-fatal overdose events in Niagara. The supply remains highly toxic, with traces of trank dope, resulting in excessive drowsiness and confusion lasting for hours. Please don't use alone! Our CTS remains open 7 days a week, and the National Overdose Response Service is there for you 24/7 (1-888-668-6677). #harmreductionworks #harmreductionsaveslives #positivelivingniagara #overdoseawareness

Fentanyl is 50x stronger than heroin, to get the dose right it takes a doctor. Fake pills and fentanyl have changed the drug landscape and are driving the recent increase in US drug overdose deaths. Learn more at fentanylawarenessday.org and spread the word to save a life. #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay #JustSayKnow

Engaged in the field of Wastewater-Based Epidemiology (WBE) since 2015, I delivered my first talk on this pivotal subject as a graduate student in 2016. Reflecting on those early days, I highlighted the alarming projection that "the number of drug overdoses in the U.S. this year is expected to be the largest on record." Fast forward nearly a decade to 2024, and regrettably, this prediction holds true. The persisting crisis, unique to the United States, continues to escalate, demanding urgent intervention to reverse its course. As a new father, my concerns about drug abuse, particularly among the youth, have never been more profound. To combat this crisis effectively, we need dynamic, data-informed decisions, and I firmly believe wastewater analysis holds the key. While data alone won't single-handedly solve the issue, it must form a critical component of our comprehensive strategy. Envisioning a future where we no longer issue calls to action but instead share success stories of defeating this epidemic, I am hopeful that our concerted efforts will eventually drive this menacing force into the ground. Together, let's pave the way for a triumph over this unprecedented challenge. 

It's true! According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana can raise your heart rate for up to three whole hours after use, which can increase the risk of having a heart attack. #MarijuanaAwarenessMonth #MarijuanaAwareness #NoNeedForWeed #NotDope #HeartHealth #Trivia #Quiz #Answer #MontgomeryCountyAllianceForPrevention #MontCoPA #PAprevention #PreventionHappensHere #Prevention #MontCoPrevention #MAPtoPrevention

According to an article from USAFacts.org, titled "Are Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Rising in the US?", Fentanyl has been involved in over half of all drug overdose deaths since 2019 and has been found responsible for an alarming nearly 70% of drug overdose deaths in 2022. These alarming statistics surrounding Fentanyl overdose deaths demand our immediate attention, which is why we are partnering together on November 5th, from 4:00-7:00 pm, to Break the Silence around the dangers of illicit Fentanyl. Please join us for an informative presentation by Donna Hansen and Dr. Jordan Witkop about the consequences of your children's decisions today and how they can impact their lives forever. Through this presentation, you will learn the hidden impact of overdose and deadly illicit fentanyl in our area. We are also remembering over 200 beautiful lives that were cut short by drugs and alcohol at the Texas Memorial Walkway. *Please scan the QR code for more details on how to get involved! #FentanylCrisis #EndOverdose #BreakingtheSilence #FentanylAwareness #OverdoseAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #TeenRecovery #RecoveryCommunity #NarcanSavesLives