Our Island averages
one overdose death
every seven days.
Data show that opioids, including fentanyl, are driving the increase in accidental deaths across Hawaiʻi.
Source: CDC
What is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is sometimes mixed with other substances. For individuals without opioid tolerance, even a small amount can cause rapid respiratory failure and death.​
​According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine.
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Because it is colorless and odorless, fentanyl can be extremely difficult to detect without testing. Even a few milligrams can be lethal, making it a leading contributor to drug overdose deaths across Hawaiʻi.
Source: CDC
Know the signs of an overdose.
Do you know what an overdose looks like?
The most common symptoms are:
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Tiny pupils
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Limp body
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Unable to talk
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Pale, gray, or bluish skin, lips, or nails
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Cold or clammy skin
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Breathing is very slow or has stopped
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Extremely sleepy or passing out
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Snoring, choking, or gurgling sounds
Visit the Naloxone Page to learn the basics of reversing an opioid overdose.
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