The facts about fentanyl
On April 4, Lindsey Simbeye of the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse, will be speaking and taking questions on fentanyl at a lunch-n-learn provided by the Douglas County Youth Initiative. The event is from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, in Castle Rock.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. There are two types: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illicitly manufactured fentanyl. The latter has been linked to fentanyl-related overdoses distributed through illegal drug markets because of its heroin-like high. It is often added to other drugs because of its potency, which makes it more addictive and more dangerous.
If interested in attending, RSVP to malston@douglas.co.us. Lunch is complimentary, but bring your own beverage.
Information provided by Douglas County Youth Initiative
