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Opioids & Fentanyl
Dangers of Opioid Use
Engaging in opioid and substance use at a young age can have negative impacts on physical and mental health.
The misuse of these substances can lead to:
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Addiction
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Respiratory Depression
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Overdose
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Impaired Cognitive Function
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Disruption of the Normal Developmental Process
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Hindered Academic Achievements
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Death
Common drugs and
their street names
Oxycodone (Opioid)
(Oxycotin, Tylox, and Percodan)
Alprazolam
(Valium, Xanax, Restoril, Ativan, Klonopin)
Amphetamine
(Adderall, Concerta, Dexedrine, Focalin, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin)
Cocaine
Heroin (Opiate)
Methamphetamine
The substances listed above are also commonly laced with Fentanyl*
*Source: Summit County Public Health
The Facts About
Fentanyl
5 out of 10
Pills Contain A Potentially
Lethal Dose
Fentanyl is a strong synthetic opioid drug and is 100x stronger than Morphine. It is commonly mixed with other drugs such as cocaine, oxycodone, and Adderall.
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It is common for fake prescription pills to be laced with fentanyl. They are often sold on social media and e-commerce platforms, which makes them easily accessible
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Who's at risk?
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Casual users
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Partygoers
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Experimenters
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Regular users
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Unsuspecting bystanders who may come into contact with the powerful opioid.
Source: NaturalHigh.org
See if you can spot the difference between real and fake prescription pills
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This can be extremely difficult because illegal pill manufacturers are making illegal pills look identical to real, prescribed pills. Click below on the prescription pills you think are fake to learn how to spot the difference.
Oxycodone
Adderall
Xanax
Naloxone
Naloxone is a safe and legal medication that can save the life of someone who is overdosing from an opioid substance.
Naloxone quickly reverses an opioid overdose. It is safe and easy to use. Anyone can legally administer it and potentially save a life.
Naloxone will have no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system. It is safe to use on pregnant women and people of all ages. If you are ever unsure whether someone is experiencing an opioid overdose, administer naloxone!
Learn how you can recognize an opioid overdose and administer Naloxone (Narcan)
Fentanyl Test Strips
Fentanyl test strips are a valuable tool for detecting the presence of fentanyl in drugs, but they do not provide information on the quantity or potency of fentanyl.
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Where can I find fentanyl test strips?
Summit County Public Health is a new distribution site for Fentanyl Test Strips. You can walk in during business hours to get FREE test strips or find them at local events.​
High Rockies Harm Reduction offers fentanyl test strips and Naloxone for free. Place an order online through their website or visit them at one of their events! ​​
Dancesafe offers fentanyl test strips for a low price online. To receive these harm reduction items visit their website to order and receive.​
How do I use fentanyl test strips?
Step 1: Select your sample
Find a container to test in (it is common to use a plastic water bottle cap). Place a small amount of the substance into the container
Step 3: Insert Test Strip
Insert the wavy side of the test strip into the mixture for 15 seconds
Step 5: Read Results
A single pink line on the left-hand side indicates that fentanyl has been detected in your drugs.
It is much safer to discard the batch.
One Line is POSITIVE
Step 2: Add water and mix
Add water to the substance and mix together
Please note: For most drugs, you need ½ teaspoon of water. If you are testing methamphetamines, use 1 full teaspoon.
Step 4: Wait 2 to 5 minutes
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Take the strip out of the mixture and place it on a flat surface for 2 to 5 minutes
Two pink lines indicate that fentanyl has not been detected in your drugs.
Remember that no test is 100% accurate and your drugs may still contain fentanyl even if you receive a negative result.
Two Lines are NEGATIVE
Additional Testing Option
Mile High Integrated Care offers free, confidential, in-person drug checking using a laser-based machine. Clients bring a small sample of their substance for testing; scans take approximately 10–15 minutes, and less than 1 gram is consumed during analysis.
This service helps individuals better understand what may be present in their substances and reduce overdose risk. Appointments and weekly drop-in hours are available by calling 970-485-6676 or through this provided link: https://calendly.com/rfitch-mhbhc
Mile High Integrated Care also offers free take-home test strips for fentanyl, xylazine, and benzodiazepines.
Resources
Mile High Integrated Care Summit County offers free resources to support safer sex and substance use, including:
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Free same-day results STI testing (HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea)
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At-home STI test kits
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Safer sex kits (condoms, lubricant, barrier methods, pregnancy tests)
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Overdose prevention tools (naloxone, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, benzodiazepine test strips)
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Safer substance use kits (snorting, smoking, injection, syringes, wound care)
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Sharps containers and disposal
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Machine-based drug testing
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Take-home drug deactivation pouches for safe disposal
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Education on safer sex and substance use
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Individualized harm-reduction action plans
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Elevated Community Health offers harm reduction services that help people stay safer and healthier. They provide education, health screenings, and supportive care, including help with substance use, mental health, and safer choices, all in a respectful, judgment-free space.
Building Hope connects you to therapists, support groups, events, and mental health navigation so you can find the right care for anxiety, depression, stress, or other emotional challenges. Building Hope helps make therapy more affordable through scholarships and hosts youth-focused programs and community events that reduce stigma and build connection.
Summit County Public Health provides essential services to prevent disease and protect community health, along with trusted information and referrals to help residents access care. Explore local resources, substance use prevention, mental health support, and sign up for substance prevention and Naloxone training.
Discover the local and free services that High Rockies Harm Reduction supplies, including Narcan/Nalaxone, fentanyl test strips, sterile use equipment, syringe disposal and exchange, first aidsupplies, and peer support for indviduals using drugs and those seeking recovery.
Rise Above Colorado helps teens make healthy choices and understand the real facts about substances like vaping, alcohol, and drugs. You’ll find free educational resources, interactive tools, and campaigns that give honest information, challenge myths, and support you in rising above pressure, stress, and harmful influences.
Dance Safe shares facts about how different substances affect your body and mind, tips to reduce risk, and guidance for making informed choices. They also offer free resources, fentanyl test strips, workshops, and tools that support safer environments and help you look out for yourself and your friends.
The Denver Recovery Group is an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive addiction treatment services and resources for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. They offer a range of evidence-based treatment options, including outpatient services, group therapy, individual counseling, and medication-assisted treatment
Never Use Alone is a national overdose response line for people using by themselves with no one nearby to help. When someone calls, a volunteer operator stays on the line, collects their location, and can contact EMS if they stop responding.
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Operators have lived experience and are there to support, not judge, shame, or pressure anyone to quit. If someone asks for help, the team will do everything they can to help them get the kind of support they want.
To reach the response line, call 800-484-3731 or 877-696-1996.