In a press release on Thursday, March 2nd, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Department warned of the dangers of Fentanyl. According to the CDC Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid which is responsible for over 150 overdose deaths daily.
Another factor that can make fentanyl more dangerous than other drugs is the wide variety in the ways it is produced. Two different fentanyl products can vary widely in the concentration of fentanyl in the product.
Commenting on this fact the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said “this is of concern since as little as 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal”. According to the press release, citizens should be cautious of unknown or unlabeled powders or rocks, pills, or capsules that resemble actual medications but with unknown origins.
The Garfield County Sheriff’s office also pointed out the signs of fentanyl poisoning: drowsiness or unresponsiveness, constricted or pinpoint pupils, and slow or no breathing. If these signs are observed call 911 and provide detailed descriptions of the circumstances.
