Fentanyl:
A Poisoning and Anesthetizing of Our Nation looks at the opioid crisis
from several angles. This training begins by defining Fentanyl's key
characteristics of potency, drug class, and origins through a scientific
lens. Participants will hear a real-life story about a person affected
by Fentanyl addiction. Political and criminal justice matters such as
illicit trafficking and manufacturing are brought to light. Finally,
harm reduction methods are presented as a possible response to the
exponential increase in Fentanyl related deaths happening all over the
United States.
Goal: To inform the audience of the dangers of Fentanyl and educate them on harm reduction strategies.
Title: Fentanyl: A Poisoning and Anesthetizing of Our Nation Learning Objectives:
- Have a general understanding about what Fentanyl is and is not
- Be able to explain to others the dangers of Fentanyl
- Feel comfortable describing harm reduction and using NARCANĀ© Nasal Spray
- Have a general understanding of overdose prevention