Understanding Fentanyl & Nitazene Risks: A Guide for Opioid Users
This leaflet educates opioid users about the risks of Fentanyl and Nitazene contamination. It provides vital information on recognizing overdose symptoms, safer drug use practices, and accessing naloxone.
Size
A6
Pages
6
Price
£0.32 each
Some street drugs have been contaminated with the synthetic opioids fentanyl and nitazenes. These include heroin, illicit Oxycodone pills, Xanax powders, and synthetic cannabis (spice).
Fentanyl and nitazenes are much stronger than heroin and have led to increased deaths caused by overdose.
The advice in this leaflet will help users of heroin or other opioid-style drugs to reduce the chances of overdosing.
This resource provides users with the following essential information on how to recognise and respond to potential opiate overdoses, with a particular focus on harm reduction:
How to recognise an opiate overdose: Learn to identify the signs
How to respond to an overdose: Know what to do
Strategies in how to reduce the risk of harm: Discover tips for safer drug use
How to get hold of naloxone: Where to source naloxone in your area
You can order printed versions of this resource or go to our harm reduction section to use the information on your website or printed materials.