Fentanyl Facts
What type of drug is fentanyl?
synthetic opioid?
Why should you never take a pill not prescribed to you?
because it could be fake or contain fentanyl?
What is one physical sign of a fentanyl overdose?
slow or stopped breathing
What is one safe behavior to avoid fentanyl?
never taking unprescribed pills
How much fentanyl can be deadly?
2 milligrams (a few grains)?
What are fake pills often designed to look like?
Prescription Medication (like Percocet or Xanax)
What does fentanyl do to the body that makes it deadly?
shuts down breathing
Who should you go to if pressured to take drugs?
Trusted Adult
How fast can fentanyl kill you once it enters the body?
What is one danger of taking pills from friends?
you don’t know what’s really in them
What should you do if someone might be overdosing?
call 911 immediately
What is one refusal skill you can use if someone offers you a pill?
saying “No thanks, I don’t take anything not prescribed”?
True or False: Fentanyl is 50–100 times stronger than morphine.
True
What is “One Pill Can Kill” referring to?
one fake pill may contain enough fentanyl to be deadly
What medicine can help reverse an opioid overdose?
Name one place drugs can show up unexpectedly.
parties or in group hangouts
Name one medical use of fentanyl.
treating severe pain (like after surgery or cancer treatment)?
Name one way drug dealers disguise fentanyl.
mixing it into powders, pills, or colorful “candy-like” pills?
Why is fentanyl especially dangerous for teens?
because teens may take pills without knowing they’re fake
What’s one long-term strategy to avoid drug misuse?
choosing positive friends and activities