How One Drug is Ravaging America The Fentanyl Crisis Explained

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How One Drug is Ravaging America: The Fentanyl Crisis Explained • The United States is facing an unprecedented crisis as fentanyl, a synthetic opioid originally developed for medical use, has taken a deadly turn. In this video, we dive into the complex history of fentanyl, from its medical origins to its devastating impact on American communities today. We’ll explore how Mexican cartels, in collaboration with international suppliers, are driving the black market trade of fentanyl, leading to record-high overdose death rates. • From the dark world of counterfeit pharmaceuticals to government responses and the lifesaving role of Narcan, this video offers a comprehensive look at the fentanyl crisis. Learn about the harsh reality of fentanyl’s infiltration into various drug supplies, the increasing challenges facing law enforcement, and the hope provided by harm reduction efforts and community outreach. • If you or someone you know is affected by the opioid epidemic, resources and support are available. Check out the links below for more information. • ___________________ • Resources ⬇️ • If you or someone you know has a mental health condition and/or a substance use disorder, there are resources and services available to assist with screening, treatment, and recovery: • SAMHSA's National Helpline ☎️ • 1-800-662-HELP (4357)TTY: 1-800-487-4889 • Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplinewww.https://www.findtreatment.gov • Also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service, this Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental health and substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery, in English and Spanish. • Drug-Free Workplace 🏢 • 1-800-WORKPLACE (967-5752) • Website: www.samhsa.gov/workplace/resources/drug-free-helpline • Assists employers and union representatives with policy development, drug testing, employee assistance, employee education, supervisor training, and program implementation. • Buprenorphine Practitioner Treatment Program Locator 📍 • Find information on locating practitioners and treatment programs authorized to treat addiction and dependence on opioids, such as heroin or prescription pain relievers, at www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/practitioner-program-data/treatment-practitioner-locator • Opioid Treatment Program Directory 📋 • Find treatment programs in your state that treat addiction and dependence on opioids, such as heroin or prescription pain relievers, at dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/ • Suicide Prevention ❤️ • Suicide Prevention at https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/... • ___________________ • Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_...

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