Opioids

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What is an Opioid?

Opioids are a class of drugs that are either illegal or prescribed.
Opioids reduce pain when used as intended by a medical professional, but can
also cause an intense high that can lead to dependency. Overdoses can be stopped
with Naloxone but overdosing will damage the respiratory system which can lead
to respiratory arrest, coma, and death.

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Heroin

Heroin is a white or brown powder or a black, sticky goo. It's a drug
made from morphine. Heroin is highly addictive and can lead to major
health problems like hear infections, miscarriages and death.

Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. The main use of Fentanyl is to ease dying paitents
or anyone with severe pain. Fentanyl has been used in fake pills and heroin and other drugs
because of it's strong effect. health problems like hear infections, miscarriages and death.

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