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PARENT RESOURCES
& SAFETY

AS TRENDS AND FADS ARISE, WE WANT OUR PARENTS TO STAY INFORMED ON THESE TOPICS

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FENTANYL
UPDATED MAY 2022

What is Fentanyl?

Pharmaceutical fentanyl is an opioid that is commonly prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) is circulated through illegal drug markets for its heroin-like effect. Fentanyl is rapidly growing in popularity due to its extreme potency, which makes drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous.

Why is Fentanyl Dangerous?

Synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths. Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. IMF is mixed with other drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine and then made into pills that resemble other prescription opioids. The high potency of IMF significantly increases the risk of overdose, especially if the user is unaware the drug contains Fentanyl.

Signs of Overdose

Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose can save a life. Here are some things to look for:

Small, constricted "pinpoint pupils"
Falling asleep or losing consciousness
Slow, weak, or no breathing
Choking or gurgling sounds
Limp body
Cold, clammy, and/or discolored skin

Below are additional resources related to the dangers of Fentanyl:

SUICIDE PREVENTION
UPDATED MAY 2020

JASON FLATT ACT

Suicide Prevention Plan, Crisis Intervention and Professional Learning

The Jason Flatt Act (KSA 72-8260) was passed by the Kansas Legislature and signed by the governor in spring 2016. As a result of this law, each building will have a crisis plan that will include:

recognition of suicide ideation;
appropriate interventions; and a
crisis recovery plan

So that this information is in the hands of those working closest to the student, each school will provide suicide awareness and prevention training for all school personnel. The content of this training can be accessed at https://youtu.be/iJiKx2hfeWQ.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-8255
ComCare of Sedgwick County, Suicide Prevention, (316) 660-7500 or Text CONNECT to 741741
Sedgwick County Department of Mental Health and Crisis Intervention (316) 263-3770
https://youth.gov/youth-topics/youth-suicide-prevention

Articles:

Talking About Suicide: A Guide for Schools and Families

Warning Signs of Suicide and Crisis Resources

JUUL & OTHER E-CIGARETTES
UPDATED MAY 2020