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Equivalent to just three grains of salt, three milligrams of prescription analgesics can be lethal.
The potency of highly potent synthetic opiates has created a fear of accidental exposure and overdose among many, including first responders (law enforcement, fire, rescue and emergency service personnel). It only takes a small amount of prescription analgesics inhaled through the nose or mouth and absorbed by mucous membranes to cause severe adverse reactions.
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Learn more about Fentanyl Safety Recommendations and the use of Narcotic Workstations or Analgesic Hoods for safe handling of fentanyl and forensic analysis.
Resources
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Ebook: Fentanyl Safety and Guard Against Exposure
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Defend Against Fentanyl During Package Screening
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