1. Death of Santa Clara County Overdosis Death of Carfentanil, 100 -times more effective than Fentanyl

Santa Clara County, California. – – The office of the medical examiner of the Santa Clara County confirmed the first death of the district by Carmftanil, an approximately 10,000 -more than morphine and 100 times more effective than fentanyl.

The district's health officers identified the victim as a 39-year-old man who was found dead with fake M30 pills who look like prescription oxycodone.

What is Carfenanil?

Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is not approved for human consumption as fentanyl and morphine.

Officials give the public alarmed and advise people that most opioid pills are fake on the street and what legitimate prescription medication looks like.

What you say:

“The use of drugs alone increases the risk of death. We call on people to avoid the dangers of opioids, in particular fake pills that may contain Carfenanil or Fentanyl,” said Dr. Michelle Jorden, neuropathologist and chief examination of the district.

“Fake pills look real, but they can be fatal. People shouldn't take a pill that they didn't buy in the pharmacy,” she said.

In 2022, the district's supervisory board declared a crisis of public health in terms of mental health and substance consumption.

According to Dr. Cherl Ho, the Behavioral Health Medical Director for substance treatment services (SUTS) and the county of Santa Clara, the Department for Behavioral Health Services together with other programs and community partners conducted by counties to expand the treatment options for humans.

“If someone you know, please contact. Help is available – and act now: The treatment is available,” said Ho.

Added Dr. Akanksha Vaidya added: “We believe that every life is important and that nobody should die from an overdose. That is why we offer evidence -based damage reduction services in order to reduce the risk of overdose and illness for people in every phase of use or recovery.”

Vaidya serves as the deputy health officer of the Program for Damage to Damage from Santa Clara County.

“We reach the community with tools such as the overdose reversal of medication naloxone, drug test strips and help to get to treatment when someone is ready,” said Vaidya.

Grab deeper:

Naloxone, also known as Narcan's brand name, can turn over an overdose and should always be administered in the event of a potential opioid overdose.

Other strategies for reducing damage are the use of fentanyl test strips.

Anyone who is located by the resident of Santa Clara County from the age of 18 can receive free naloxone for free via the Santa Clara County Opioid Overdosis Prevention Prevention Prevention Prevention.

Further information on project or treatment services can be found at (408) 272-6055 or send an email to sccoopp@hhs.sccgov.org. You can also visit your website here.

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