Summer is time for fun, adventure, and making memories. It’s also a perfect time to start carrying NARCAN. With the rising prevalence of fentanyl-laced substances, preparation is crucial. Whether you’re hiking through scenic trails, enjoying a concert, lounging by the pool, camping or simply relaxing at home, make it a priority to carry NARCAN (naloxone) with you wherever you go—it could save a life.

If you’ve got unwanted or expired medication in your home, what do you do with it? You may think the easiest solution is simply to toss it in the trash or flush it down the toilet, but this would be a grave mistake.

On May 7, 2024, National Fentanyl Awareness Day strives to gather everyone in the community to bring awareness to this crisis. That means parents, teachers, corporations, influencers, community and government groups, and… you!

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.