Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid – a painkiller. Fentanyl can be prescribed by a doctor, as well as is illicitly manufactured.
Illicitly-manufactured fentanyl (IMF) is sold through illegal drug markets for heroin-like effects. Fentanyl is often mixed with heroin and/or cocaine to increase euphoric effects, with or without the person who is using the substance’s knowledge. The lethal dose of fentanyl is 2 milligrams.
To learn more, visit the Fentanyl Takes All webpage.
Addiction is a medical disease.
And there is help.
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- 1-800-622-HELP (4357)
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment & Recovery Service Locator
- Other local Community Resources
Words Matter
Person First Language identifies the person before the diagnosis, changing the focus to what a person has rather than what a person is.
Examples:
- Patient (instead of) User
- Person Who Uses Drugs (instead of) Druggie
- Person In Recovery (instead of) Former Addict