As the leaves turn and football season kicks off, we look forward to tailgating, fan rallies and post-game celebrations.
With all the excitement, it’s easy to forget that the big game can come with big risks. With fentanyl-related overdoses on the rise, here are five important reasons to carry NARCAN during your next tailgate or fall sports event:
- Injuries Happen – And So Do Pain Medications
Football is a physical game with some rough injuries. Sometimes the medical treatment for those sprains, strains and breaks require prescription pain medication.
Unfortunately, misuse often begins when taking prescription drugs for legitimate relief from pain and injury. In these situations, powerfully addictive opiates prescribed for injuries can be just as dangerous as street drugs laced with fentanyl. NARCAN can reverse potential opioid poisoning and save a life.
- Fentanyl Contamination Is On the Rise
Today, fentanyl is being found in virtually all recreational street drugs, often without the user’s knowledge. Tailgates and large gatherings are places where drugs can crash the party, and accidental fentanyl poisoning can happen. Having NARCAN on hand ensures you’re prepared for the unexpected.
- Big Crowds Increase the Risk of Emergency
Big gatherings mean more people. With that comes a higher risk that someone may experience a medical emergency, including poisoning from opioids such as fentanyl. Whether you’re hosting or attending a tailgate, being ready with NARCAN is a proactive way to ensure everyone stays safe.
- NARCAN Is Easy to Use and Readily Available
NARCAN is available throughout Northampton County – without a prescription. It’s also simple to administer. Even if you’ve never used it before, it’s easy to learn and carry, making it a crucial addition to your tailgating essentials.
- A Quick Response Can Save a Life
In any overdose situation, time is critical. The faster you administer NARCAN, the better the chances of survival. If you’re at a fall sports event or tailgate, having NARCAN within reach can provide the immediate intervention needed before emergency services arrive.
See us at the Lehigh/Lafayette Football Game on Nov 23rd.
Fake Is Real will be at the big Lehigh/Lafayette football game on November 23rd. Stop by our table to learn more about NARCAN. Or pick up your NARCAN kit to become one of the many people in our community who are ready to stop fentanyl-related deaths in our community.
Enjoy football season and all the excitement of fall athletics. We’ll see you at the game!
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