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“New York witnesses an increase in Fentanyl overdose cases – Do you have the ability to rescue lives?”

NY. Cases of Fentanyl overdoses have skyrocketed in New York. According to the DEA (United States Drug Enforcement Administration), 1.9 million fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl were seized in the past year. This is a 152% increase from 2021.

Due to its high popularity, people should be prepared to Recognize when someone has consumed it excessively.

fentanyl can be deadlyhe. Keep in mind that fentanyl is a fast-acting synthetic opioid, which is 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin.

Signs of an opioid overdose are:

• The person does not react or loses consciousness
• Slow or interrupted breathing
• Bluish, gray or white nails or lips
• Snoring or gurgling
• Jaw, chest hard or rigid torso
• Slow or irregular barking
• Seizure symptoms, such as jerking limbs and muscle spasms

If you suspect someone is overdosing on opioids, it is important to act quickly, So you can save a life.

What to do when someone has overdosed on fentanyl

The Centers for Disease Control of the United States (CDC) give these tips to save a life when someone suspects that they are in front of a person who has an overdose of fentanyl.

1. Call 911 immediately.

2. Administer naloxone, if available. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives. It is available in all 50 states and can be purchased at a local pharmacy without a prescription in most locations.

3. Keep the person awake and breathing.

4. Approach the person sideways to prevent choking.

5. Stay with the person until emergency assistance arrives.

The CDC also reminds us that most US states have very specific laws that can protect an overdose or person who asked for help from legal problems, so someone who helps them should not be afraid to call to 911.

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Luz Rivas: “A lot of repellent and I stopped traveling to Santo Domingo.”

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Jesenia Ponce: “I will not have children until this is resolved.”

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Flavio Castro: “I don’t take special care of myself and I don’t have much information”.

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Stephanie Rodríguez: “It’s not a topic for me, but I get repellent”.

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Carolina Castillo: “A lot of repellent and that the authorities act.”

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Jorge Radillo: “I take care of myself but it is very important not to create panic”.

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María Jimenez: “My protection is not to travel, take care of myself and put repellent on.”

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Hugo Molina: “I would like to be more informed to take action”.

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Amanda Pérez: “Nothing, I don’t feel like it’s a problem in NYC.”

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Irvin González: “I’m not so worried, I leave everything in God’s hands.”

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