Idaho Office of Drug Policy

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness day. Fentanyl is not like any other drug. A small amount can end a life and take away someone near and dear. A friend, a brother, a sister, a son, or a daughter. Follow the link below to read the stories of fellow Idahoans who lost their lives to fentanyl and learn how to protect your loved ones.
https://www.fentanyltakesall.org/stories

Fentanyl is driving Idaho’s overdose crisis. In 2023, over half of overdose deaths in Idaho involved fentanyl. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones at FentanylTakesAll.org.

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl were involved in 51% of all overdose deaths in Idaho in 2023.

Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than he**in. That level of potency makes even a small amount life-threatening.

If you have questions or want to understand the facts about fentanyl and how to stay safe, visit: https://www.fentanyltakesall.org/facts

Would you know the difference between a real pill and a fake one?

Fake pills are made to look just like prescription meds, but many are laced with fentanyl, and even a small amount can be deadly.

If it wasn’t prescribed to you, don’t take it.

Swipe to see the difference between real and fake pills.

Learn more: https://www.fentanyltakesall.org/what-to-do

Today’s the day! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is here. Bring your unused or expired meds to a safe drop-off site—no questions asked.
Find a location: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

🚨 Reminder! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow, April 26. Protect your family and community by safely dropping off unused or expired medications at a secure location. Taking part helps prevent misuse and protects our environment. Find your nearest site: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

🗓️ Save the date! This Saturday (April 25th) is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of unused or expired medications at a location near you.
Find a drop-off site: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

Join us, as partners in prevention year-round ― and for next October! Visit: www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/campaigns-events

New drivers need more than a license — they need a game plan. Talk to your teen to help them make smart choices behind the wheel. ✔️

Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life. Prevention can stop problems before they start. Find help: samhsa.gov/find-help