Illicit fentanyl that mimics common medications like aspirin and Xanax are in our communities!

Fentanyl is Dangerous & Deadly
Illicit fentanyl is dangerous and 100+ times more powerful than morphine. The pills being found in the community have no visible indication as to their contents. It is important to remember that even a small dose of fentanyl can cause the user to overdose or die and such incidents have increased in Arizona in recent months.

You Can Help
Naloxone (brand name, Narcan®) is an opioid antagonist that can reverse an opioid overdose. Naloxone is available without a prescription at local pharmacies or free through local health departments and prevention coalitions. We encourage community members to obtain naloxone, particularly if a family member is using opioid drugs whether through a legal prescription or due to a use disorder.

For more information visit OpioidOD.com

Tips for Talking with Your Children About It

Legalization of recreational marijuana is now a reality in Arizona. History from other states that have gone before Arizona tells us that parents should be concerned about pre-teen, teen and young adult marijuana use. In Arizona, the average age of first marijuana use is 13. Given that young age of first use, MATFORCE suggests talking with kids as young as 11 about marijuana and the recent election result.

Facts About Prop 207 that Most Impact Youth

• Must be 21 to purchase at a retail outlet.
• All forms of marijuana are legal - edibles, waxes, flowers, tinctures, etc.
• Advertising on TB, radio, billboards and online social media platforms is allowed.

For additional talking tips about marijuana, read this marijuana talk kit.