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Fentanyl Module

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  1. Introduction
    Introduction
  2. What is Fentanyl and Why Is It so Deadly?
  3. Medical Use
  4. How does Fentanyl Affect the Body?
  5. Summary
  6. Effects
    What are the Effects of Fentanyl?
  7. Respiratory Depression
  8. Rapid Overdose
  9. Long-term effects
  10. How can Fentanyl Impact People With Other Medical Conditions?
  11. Summary
  12. Overdose
    What are the Signs of a Fentanyl Overdose?
  13. Is Fentanyl Overdose Reversible?
  14. Action Plan!
  15. Routes of Administration
  16. Summary
  17. Risks
    General Risks
  18. Risk Philosophy
  19. Polysubstance Use and Fentanyl Use
  20. How to Decrease your Risk
  21. Drug Checking
  22. Activity
  23. Summary
  24. Treatment
    Substitution Treatment
  25. Heroin-Assisted Treatment
  26. Resources for Risk Management
  27. Summary
  28. Last Remarks!
Fentanyl Module How to Decrease your Risk
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How to Decrease your Risk

There are different ways you can take steps towards your safety when using fentanyl. Here are some tips:

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  • Ensure you regularly drink water to stay hydrated
  • Don’t use alone. If you feel like you can’t be with others while using, let your friends know when you’re taking the drug.
  • Avoid injection if you can.
  • Consider the dose you’re taking and be extremely careful with how much you’re taking.
  • Use a safe injection site.
  • Start with small doses.
  • Avoid mixing with alcohol and other drugs, as this significantly increases the associated harms and side effects.
  • Know how to recognize and respond to an overdose and carry naloxone.
  • Get your drugs tested.
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