#FightFentanylAV is a campaign that both the City of Palmdale and City of Lancaster have collaborated on to identify the devastating impact of fentanyl. #FightFentanylAV is a campaign that strives to raise awareness and fight against this potent opioid. For reference, fentanyl is known as a synthetic opioid, it has emerged as a grave public health concern that has contributed to many overdose deaths worldwide.

By acknowledging the urgency of the situation, the City of Lancaster and the City of Palmdale have created a campaign in partnership with local non-profit agencies, school districts, doctors, and local LA County services that not only help shed light on the dangers of fentanyl, but also strive to educate individuals to protect themselves and their loved ones. Together, we are taking a stand against the fentanyl epidemic, by fostering a collective commitment to education, prevention, and community resilience.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a prescription drug that is also made and used illegally. Like morphine, it is a medication that is typically used to treat patients with severe pain, especially after surgery. Two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal depending on a person’s body size, tolerance and past usage.  The DEA analysis has found counterfeit pills ranging from .02 to 5.1 milligrams (more than twice the lethal dose) of fentanyl per tablet. 

The CDC mentions that Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time. Naloxone is easy to use and small to carry. For more information, please visit the resources below.

If you are interested in joining the #FightFentanylAV campaign please contact the Lancaster Police Department at 661-723-6063

DEA: https://www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/basics/fentanyl.html

Information on Naloxone: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/ccdphp/sapb/pages/naloxone.aspx?utm_source=dc_gs&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=dc_ope_always-on_mc_en&utm_term=na_na&utm_content=narcan&gad_source=1

DEA One Pill Can Kill: https://www.dea.gov/onepill