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Fentanyl Awareness

Across the nation – and in our own Santa Clara County – the dangerous drug fentanyl is becoming more and more prevalent. We want our families to be informed, know the warning signs, and partner with us to communicate the dangers of fentanyl to your children.
 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths among teenagers linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl tripled in the past two years, yet 73 percent have never heard of fake prescription pills being made with fentanyl.

Small amount of fentanyl compared to a penny

While we hope the situation does not take place, Redwood Middle School is equipped with naloxone, a medication that reverses an opioid overdose, and administrators and staff are trained to recognize and respond if an overdose occurs on campus. 

Fentanyl Definitions, Facts, and Resources

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