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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 Risk Philosophy
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Risk Philosophy

There are several factors that can increase or decrease your individual risk.

For example, there are certain situations where risk of overdose is higher when using fentanyl:

  • Individuals who are relapsing after a long break from using opioids are at a high risk of overdose. This causes changes in tolerance from not using or using less (for example, after being in prison, detox, or following a period of abstinence).
  • If this is the case for you, make sure to start with a smaller amount than you previously used. Start low and go slow. Each time you buy a new bag, do a small test shot. Wait a few minutes and see how your body reacts before doing more.
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