Fentanyl
see Drugs
see Overdose and too much alcohol
- Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. In its prescription form it is prescribed for pain, but fentanyl is also made illegally and distributed as a street drug.
- Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths.
Source: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/fentanyl#ref
Illegal opioids include:
• street drugs from a drug dealer
• opioids given to you by someone who is not your health care provider
• opioids that are not prescribed to you but are taken from someone else
It is illegal to have opioids without a prescription or to share them with someone – even if you give them away
Source: https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DFK_Opioids_Booklet_FINAL.pdf
SELF-HELP
Talk to your Crew, teacher or GP.
If you need help right now call 000
see Overdose and too much alcohol
https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us/our-services/alcohol-and-drug-support-service/
Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS)
The Alcohol and Drug Information Centres are state and territory-based services that offer information, advice, referral, intake, assessment and support 24 hours a day. ADIS offers services for individuals, their family and friends, general practitioners, other health professionals and business and community groups.
ADIS counsellors understand the difficulties of finding appropriate drug and alcohol treatment and use their knowledge and experience to assist callers.
Australian Capital Territory Alcohol & Drug Program : 02 6205 4545
New South Wales : 02 9361 8000 (Sydney) or 1800 422 599 (NSW regional and rural)
Northern Territory Alcohol & Other Drug Services : 1800 629 683 (NT general) or 08 8922 8399 (Darwin) or 08 8951 7580 (Alice Springs)
Queensland ADIS : 07 3837 5989 or 1800 177 833
South Australia ADIS : 08 8363 8618 or 1300 131 340
Tasmania ADIS : 03 6233 6722 or 1800 811 994
Victoria Directline : 1800 888 236
Western Australia ADIS : 08 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 or for parents: 08 9442 5050, 1800 653 203 (WA only)
KidsHelpline:
https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/phone-counselling/
https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling/
https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/email-counselling/
FORUMS & TOOLS
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HELP OTHERS / CREW
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Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role in YourCrew is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
If you are under 18 years, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
see Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
see Overdose and too much alcohol
https://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/blog/powerful-opioid-fentanyl-poses-serious-risk-fatal-overdose
https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DFK_Opioids_Booklet_FINAL.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfKKGYlZt1k
From USA:
https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/data/fentanyl.html