The Dunn County Health Department is running an opioid overdose awareness campaign to share more about the risks of Fentanyl. Fentanyl is a dangerous drug often mixed with other drugs that aren’t prescribed by your doctor, making them cheaper and more addictive. Even a tiny amount of Fentanyl can lead to a deadly overdose.
Fentanyl Facts:
Fentanyl overdoses can be fatal.
The amount of Fentanyl in illegal drugs and fake pills is unpredictable, even from the same batch.
In 2020, 86% of opioid deaths in Wisconsin were connected to a synthetic or man-made opioid like fentanyl.
Illegally made Fentanyl is often found in fake pills designed to look like prescription drugs.
Fentanyl was found in Delta 8 THC gummies that caused at least two overdoses.
Stay Informed:
To learn more about opioid overdoses in Wisconsin: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/facts.htm
This opioid overdose awareness campaign was funded using State Opioid Response (SOR) dollars provided by the Northwood’s Coalition. The funding is being used to purchase a billboard ad on Highway 25 South and support community Narcan training.
Media release from the Dunn County Health Department.
