A father, James McCarthy, shares his story of losing his 19-year-old son to fentanyl and how he is turning his pain into purpose with Fentanyl Fathers. To use this presentation at high schools or other educational applications, contact Texas Pictures through our website at www.texas-pictures.com.
Naloxone, the active ingredient in 4mg Narcan and higher dose 8mg Kloxxado, along with many generic versions, can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough. Some areas have Naloxone available for free. Google it.
In the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org/chat to connect with a caring counselor.
Learn more about the dangers of illicit fentanyl at:
Fentanyl Fathers - https://fentanylfathers.org/
DEA - https://www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness
CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/fentanyl/index.html
Texas Health and Human Services - https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/fentanyl-one-pill-kills
