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Fentanyl Module
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IntroductionIntroduction
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What is Fentanyl and Why Is It so Deadly?
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Medical Use
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How does Fentanyl Affect the Body?
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Summary
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EffectsWhat are the Effects of Fentanyl?
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Respiratory Depression
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Rapid Overdose
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Long-term effects
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How can Fentanyl Impact People With Other Medical Conditions?
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Summary
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OverdoseWhat are the Signs of a Fentanyl Overdose?
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Is Fentanyl Overdose Reversible?
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Action Plan!
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Routes of Administration
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Summary
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RisksGeneral Risks
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Risk Philosophy
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Polysubstance Use and Fentanyl Use
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How to Decrease your Risk
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Drug Checking
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Activity
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Summary
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TreatmentSubstitution Treatment
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Heroin-Assisted Treatment
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Resources for Risk Management
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Summary
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Last Remarks!
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What are the Signs of a Fentanyl Overdose?
Some of the common signs include:
- Tiny pupils
- Not moving and can’t be woken.
- Slow or no breathing
- Choking, gurgling sounds or snoring
- Clammy or cold skin
- Blue lips and blue nails
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One of the most described characteristics of a fentanyl overdose is the rapid speed of onset. That is, symptoms of an overdose can occur within seconds to minutes. Some common characteristics of a fentanyl overdose in particular include:
- A person’s lips immediately turning blue
- Gurgling sounds while breathing
- Stiffening of the body or seizure-like activity
- Foaming at the mouth
- Confusion or strange behaviour before the person becomes unresponsive
“What Happens To Your Body During an Overdose?”