FENTANYL DOESN’T R.S.V.P.
Let’s go over some precautions to make your night out a safer one and keep fentanyl out!
If fentanyl makes its way to your gathering, know how to kick it out.
Bring naloxone
(a medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose).
Bring naloxone
(a medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose).
Before the party,
designate a sober friend, to step in if things go south.
Before the party,
designate a sober friend, to step in if things go south.
Know the signs of an overdose.
Know the signs of an overdose.
Have test strips available to test your drugs for fentanyl.
Have test strips available to test your drugs for fentanyl.
If you think you see an overdose, call 911. Administer naloxone, it's safe to use even if it's a false alarm.
If you think you see an overdose, call 911. Administer naloxone, it's safe to use even if it's a false alarm.
What is fentanyl?
Recreational drugs are being laced or mixed with fentanyl, and it’s very hard to know if it’s there, making anyone vulnerable to an overdose. Don’t stress, there are ways to stay safe.
Read more about fentanyl >What is naloxone?
Naloxone is essential to keep your gatherings safe, and everyone should know where it’s at. The most common and easy-to-use form is the nasal spray (brands like Narcan).
Learn more about naloxone >What is the Good Samaritan Law?
Whether you're trained or not, Colorado’s Good Samaritan Law protects you. It provides immunity from arrest or criminal prosecution when you act within the law to help someone in need.
Learn more about the Law >Be in the know before you go
Always test your drugs before partaking. Bring naloxone, designate a sober friend, know the signs of overdose, and if one occurs, call 911 and administer naloxone.
Learn how to test your drugs >Overdose
HOW TO SPOT
THE SIGNS
Person is Unconscious or Unresponsive
Slow or Stopped Breathing
Pinpoint Pupils
Limp Body
Vomiting
Weak or No Pulse
Bluish-Purple Lips or Skin Tones in Lighter-Skinned People
Grayish or Ashen Tones in Darker-Skinned People