Page Content CDC: Protect yourself from the dangers of fentanyl Fentanyl Facts Fentanyl poisoning is the leading cause of death for people aged 18 - 45 in the United States (CDC). Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine (National Fentanyl Awareness Day). More than 1,500 under the age of 20 died from fentanyl in 2021, four times as many deaths than 2018 (DEA). Six out of every 10 pills that contain Fentanyl can lead to potentially lethal dose (DEA). Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl (CDC). One overdose death every five minutes (National Fentanyl Awareness Day). Signs of Overdose: Slow or shallow breathing Slow heartbeat Severe sleepiness Cold, clammy skin Trouble walking or talking Feeling faint, dizzy, or confused Unresponsiveness What to do if you think someone is overdosing: On campus call 972-860-4290. Off campus call 911. Administer Naloxone or Narcan, if available. Try to keep the person awake and breathing. Lay the person on their side to prevent choking. Stay with them until emergency workers arrive. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of the Texas Governor. Two milligrams of fentanyl can kill a person. Different forms of fentanyl to look out for - blue pills, colorful pills, bag of powder. Can you tell which pill is real vs. fake? Synthetic drugs often mix multiple opioids, including fentanyl, to make them more appealing to buyers. There is no way to know what is in synthetic drugs. White pill on the left is pure fentanyl. Yellow pill on the right is synthetic/impure. White pill on the left is pure Xanax. Yellow pill on the right is synthetic Xanax. Both blue pills are fake oxycodone, laced with fentanyl. Emoji Drug Code: Decoded Fake Prescription Drugs Dealer Signals Other Drugs Source: Drug Enforcement Administration, Emoji Drug Code Decoded (PDF - 5.8MB) Fentanyl Awareness at Dallas College Inaugural fentanyl workshop at Brookhaven Campus. Students join to learn about fentanyl at Eastfield in the Hive. Health promotion coordinators educating students on Cedar Valley Campus. Student Resources If you or anyone you know is experiencing a campus emergency, call campus police at 972-860-4290. For off-campus emergency, call 9-1-1. Need someone to talk to, contact Counseling & Psychological Services 972-669-6400 ext. 8 Other Resources Find Treatment CDC Fentanyl Facts National Fentanyl Awareness Day DEA One Pill Can Kill Campaign Fight Fentanyl Dallas County Health and Human Services Explore Health Promotions Stay healthy and informed! Explore other Health Promotions at Dallas College by using the links below. Eliminate Tobacco Use Alcohol and Other Drug Education Fentanyl: One Pill Can Kill Eight Dimensions of Wellness