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Overdose Prevention
Overdose Prevention
Overdose Prevention
Overdose deaths are preventable. We have the tools we need to stop people from dying from drugs.
190 people die from an overdose every day. That equals 70,000 avoidable deaths every year.
Harm Reduction offers evidence-based strategies that reduce the risk of dying from an overdose. We aim to support people who use drugs, and the people who love people who use drugs, with information to mitigate the risk of an overdose and to stop an overdose while it’s happening.
Safer Drug Use
Overdose Prevention
Overdose Prevention
We recognize that using drugs introduces risk – but there are ways to make it safer. People can reduce their risk of HIV, hepatitis C, overdose, and other drug-related harms by applying evidence-based harm reduction strategies around safer drug use.
Fentanyl
Wound Care
Wound Care
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is about 50 times as potent as heroin. People use fentanyl because it is cheap to manufacture and a small amount goes a long way. Many individuals consume fentanyl without knowledge while others use it intentionally because of its potency.
Overdose deaths involving fentanyl have quadrupled in recent years. Because of the War on Drugs and criminalization of people who use drugs, people often are unaware of the exact composition of the substances they’re using. This makes evidence-based harm reduction strategies such as fentanyl test strips, safety planning, and access to safe supply more vital than ever.
Wound Care
Wound Care
Wound Care
Keep an eye on your wounds! Learning to recognize the signs of infection is important when engaging in activities that cause regular skin breakage. Proper care and quick action can prevent infection from developing around wound sites.
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If you're going to use while alone, please call this number and someone will stay on the phone with you. If an overdose occurs, the volunteer will be able to get you medical assistance.