Friend,
People are understandably scared about fentanyl (a strong, potent opioid) – but panic and misinformation can hurt us. We need the facts, without stigma, to keep us safer. So we spoke with Dr. David Goodman-Meza, a doctor specializing in addiction medicine, about fentanyl, the overdose crisis, and how we can save lives.
We asked him questions about fentanyl that we’ve heard in the news, on social media, and in conversation with friends and family. You can watch or read his answers to these questions on our new resource page.
- What happens during a fentanyl overdose? And what should you do if you recognize someone is overdosing?
- Can you overdose on fentanyl just by touching it?
- How can people who use drugs reduce the risk of having a fentanyl overdose?
- What kinds of treatment are most helpful for people with heroin or fentanyl addiction? What kind of services can help?
- How should we address fentanyl and public drug use?
Dr. Goodman-Meza is an expert on the intersection of infectious diseases and addiction. He knows better than most how crucial it is for us to approach drug use and the overdose crisis with solutions based in health and science.
We hope you’ll share our new resource page and this email to spread accurate, science-based information about fentanyl. It’s time to dispel myths and promote public health.
