Author: amanda

Northampton County’s Fake Is Real fentanyl awareness campaign continues to educate and inform the public about the deadly fentanyl crisis facing the community. However, with some help from state senators in Harrisburg, new proposed legislation could spur even greater awareness and more importantly, help prevent youth from obtaining these drugs.

It’s important to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands, which could dangerously misuse them. But how you dispose of them makes a big difference for the community and environment.

As Fake is Real celebrates our one year anniversary since launch our Fentanyl Awareness campaign, we held a press conference to highlight our impact in the past year and our plan for continued efforts in the year to come.

Rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll testified before a Senate committee about the importance of prioritizing the fentanyl crisis.

In recent years, many people have experienced poor mental health, with over 30% of adults in the United States reporting symptoms of anxiety and/or depression in February 2023.

As the opioid epidemic rages on, Northampton County is hoping a little bag can make a difference.