Fentanyl Deaths in BC

[LiamHaddock]

I agree, leaving the thread...hope someone out there (who's not cold hearted) has an answer/suggestion for you Liam :)

Sounds good...i get tired of trying to bring threads back on topic... maybe you'll come back with additional options to save lives do to fentanyl deaths or join me in the other thread to discuss failed prohibition/war on drugs and other options.....
http://forums.castanet.net/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=67427
Either way thank you for helping this important conversation continue to flow.

Now back to fentanyl deaths in bc:

https://knowyoursource.ca/questions-about-fentanyl/bc-faq/
RCMP and municipal police forces have found illicitly manufactured fentanyl being sold in:

pill form sold as fake oxy’s and other club drugs
powder form sold as heroin or fent
powder form mixed into other drugs like cocaine, crystal meth and others
Pills or powders containing illicitly-manufactured fentanyl are especially dangerous because there is no quality control or regulated manufacturing process. These drugs may contain toxic contaminants or have different levels of fentanyl in each batch. Even pills produced in the same batch may have little to lethal levels of fentanyl.

Some prescription fentanyl is also diverted to the street and used by sucking on patches or cutting the patch to extract for injection. Patches are designed for specific medical usage – used any other way may lead to an overdose.

While we advise against using illicit drugs, people who do choose to use should be sure to:

never use alone
start with a small amount
not mix substances, including alcohol, as it increases risk of overdose
call 911 right away if they think someone is overdosing
make a plan and know how to respond in case of an overdose
use where help is easily available
be prepared to give breaths and/or administer naloxone (Narcan) until help arrives
Overdose response training kits and naloxone kits can be requested online.

Caution should be used when handling fentanyl, as it can be absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if you get any on your skin — even small quantities absorbed this way can lead to death.

Is it safe to use fentanyl that my doctor prescribed for me?
Yes, if you use it as prescribed. Take caution if you are also using other substances which may suppress breathing, like alcohol and benzodiazepines (like Librium and Valium), or other non-prescribed drugs. Keep your medication out of reach of children and pets. If you’re having any side effects, call your doctor or, if serious, call 911.

Can I test my drugs for fentanyl?
No, there is no rapid detection test for fentanyl that is currently available for general use.

What should I do if I think someone is experiencing an overdose?
If any of these signs are observed in someone who is known to, or suspected of, taking opioid (OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, codeine, morphine) or illicit drugs, call 911 immediately.

Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and the immediate use of an antidote like naloxone can reverse the effects of fentanyl, but higher doses than usual may be needed and repeated doses are often required. Call 911 in all suspected overdoses.

[ferri]

Do you want this thread locked? If not, stop making it personal and get back on topic. thanks!

[Triple 6]

Ferri made it pretty clear. ^^ So locked it is.