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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 What is Fentanyl and Why Is It so Deadly?
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What is Fentanyl and Why Is It so Deadly?

Fentanyl belongs to a group of drugs called opioids. Opioids are drugs that are primarily used to treat pain. Different opioids can have different potencies. Potency refers to how powerful of an influence a drug has. Fentanyl is an extremely potent drug compared to other opioids, such as heroin. In fact, fentanyl is 50 times as powerful as heroin. Some of the effects of fentanyl include relaxation, euphoria, pain relief, sedation, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, urinary retention, pupillary constriction, and respiratory depression. You will learn more about these effects throughout the module!

“Why Fentanyl Is So Incredibly Dangerous”