Fentanyl is solely responsible for the death of 274 Albertans in 2015.
If you’re going to do drugs, please… just don’t let it be Fentanyl. This drug is 100 times more toxic than morphine, heroin, or oxycodone. Of course, staying away from drugs entirely would be the best option.
In the just 365 short days of 2015, the lives of 274 people in Alberta alone, were quickly taken away by the use of Fentanyl.
… That is 274 people too many.
In many of the deaths where traces of Fentanyl was found, several other drugs were found in their blood stream as well. Let this be a caution to you that Fentanyl can easily be found in the other drugs being illegally purchased off our streets.
In fact, let it be known that the drug responsible for taking away Prince’s life was Fentanyl as well.
At least with heroin, the user has a chance for recovery after a relapse. With Fentanyl, you can be killed before you even know what hit you…
Here’s what Fentanyl is mainly used for:
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery. It is also sometimes used to treat patients with chronic pain who are physically tolerant to other opioids.
Fentanyl has an enormous list of side-effects. Have a look at it [here].
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It’s their choice to use the drug, unless they are bound and it is forced into them. Yes, it is horrible for the affected families, but I personally feel that those who take it deserve the consequences. It’s simply natural selection.
Ever lost someone to an overdose? Ever had someone close to you who struggle with addiction? Then STFU.
I have actually. I miss him everyday, but that doesn’t change that he was an absolute idiot and did it to himself
My Dad is on Fentanyl – because he is in a hospice dying. We’ve all heard about Prince OD’ing on this drug. It is a very dangerous med that should only be used at end of life. Don’t make it YOUR life!
Sorry to hear about your father, Leila. <3 But yes, it should only be used in a hospital setting, that's for certain.
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Your already brain dead if you take that drug.
If you are going to use opiates, use with a friend and have a naloxone shot on hand. Do not use this drug alone.
Naloxone kits are now being provided with simple instructions that anyone can use. The Royal Alex emergency as well as many other places carry them free of charge http://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=417414B455D8C-0088-FB3A-364659A0B371C960