Did you know that from 2020-2021, the rate of fentanyl-related overdose deaths doubled in Idaho.
What is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is similar to morphine but much more potent. It is typically prescribed by doctors for pain relief, particularly for patients with chronic pain or for those undergoing surgery. However, illicitly manufactured fentanyl is also becoming increasingly common and is being sold on the streets as a substitute for heroin or other opioids. It is often produced in clandestine labs in China and other countries before being smuggled into the United States and other parts of the world.
Why is Fentanyl Dangerous?
Fentanyl is a highly potent drug that can be fatal upon exposure. Exposure can occur through inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, or intravenous administration. It takes very little fentanyl to cause an overdose which is why it’s so dangerous.
Given the severe risks associated with handling drugs containing fentanyl, it is crucial to enlist the services of certified professional hazmat decontamination technicians for cleanup. This is especially important for first responders, property managers, car rental companies, hotels, motels, morgues, and others who may come across fentanyl on a regular basis.
Why Leave Fentanyl Cleanup to Professionals?
Given the severe risks associated with handling drugs containing fentanyl, it is crucial to enlist the services of certified professional hazmat decontamination technicians for cleanup. Accidental overdose can happen with just contact so the risks of handling fentanyl are very high. This is especially important for first responders, property managers, car rental companies, hotels, motels, morgues, and others who may come across fentanyl on a regular basis.
“Effective decontamination of fentanyl is especially important—and especially hazardous—because of the danger of accidental exposure. Overlooking even trace amounts may be deadly: a lethal dose for most people is no larger than five to seven individual grains of salt, at two to three milligrams."
— U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho