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Opioids of all kinds have addictive properties, but we want to highlight one that poses a particularly high risk: fentanyl. Read on to learn more about this substance.

Opioids are highly addictive drugs that can easily lead to dependence, addiction, and overdose. What can you do if you witness someone whom you suspect is overdosing? Read on for more information.

Did you know that opioid overdose now claims more lives than motor vehicle crashes in the United States? It's a terrifying trend that only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. LEAF is part of a local partnership responding to the crisis, supporting everyone in the community to respond to opioid overdoses with life-saving action.

Opioids are a class of drugs that can be plant based (like opium) or synthetic (such as heroin, OxyContin, morphine, fentanyl, and many others). These substances are highly addictive, and in recent years, overdoses have become prevalent.