Fentanyl is Everywhere and Can Kill!
Things to Know About Fentanyl in Our Community
- Fentanyl is a cheap, synthetic opioid that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says is 100 times more potent than morphine.
- Local law enforcement has seized and tested fake prescriptions and counterfeit pills of all types; many have tested positive for fentanyl.
- The Kenosha County Medical Examiner's Office reports 58 overdose deaths in 2022 with 38 of the 58 overdose deaths involving fentanyl and/or a fentanyl analog. 2023 statistics are not yet available.
- Multiple naloxone (Narcan) doses might be necessary because of fentanyl's potency.
- See more on the Fentanyl is Everywhere and Can Kill flyer (PDF).
Help is Available
For assistance, call Kenosha Human Development Services:
- Behavioral Health Resource Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 262-764-8555
- Kenosha County Crisis Line, call 262-657-7188 or 800-236-7188, available 24/7
Both of these resources can provide a list of treatment options available in Kenosha County.
What is Narcan?
Narcan nasal spray is the brand name of naloxone hydrochloride and is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Common opioids include Heroin, Oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), Fentanyl, Morphine, Codeine (Tylenol 3 and 4), Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Zortab, Demerol), Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Methadone, and Nitazene (Isotonitazene, Flunitazene, Metonitazene, Protonitazene, Etonitazene, Clonitazene).
How to Obtain Narcan
To receive your free training and free Narcan, call the Kenosha County Public Health Narcan Training Hotline at 262-605-6741 or send an email to narcan@kenoshacounty.org. Messages may be left 24/7. View the Narcan Distribution Program page for more information.