Fentanyl awareness event set for Friday
Fentanyl comes in pill format, often blue as shown here, and powder. The drug is considered the most deadly controlled substance in the U.S. by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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MOSES LAKE — WorkSource Columbia Basin will host an event to educate the public about fentanyl Friday in Moses Lake, according to an announcement from WorkSource.
The event, called Facing Fentanyl Together, is free and will focus on prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery and community supports, according to the announcement, to prepare local residents to respond to the opioid/fentanyl crisis.
Topics will include:
• Recognizing overdose and administering Narcan
• Accessing help for you or a loved one
• Identifying risky behaviors in loved ones
There will also be free food and representatives from more than 20 agencies, according to the announcement. The Moses Lake event is one of 26 Facing Fentanyl Together events taking place across Washington state on the same day and at the same time.
Facing Fentanyl Together is a partnership between DSHS, the Department of Health, Health Care Authority, other impacted state agencies, tribes and community partners, according to the announcement.
The event will run from 1 to 5 p.m. at WorkSource Columbia Basin, 309 E. Fifth Ave., Moses Lake. More information is available at https://bit.ly/3zoVZzZ.