09/04/2026
LOST & FOUND FENTANYL AWARENESS FRIDAY
One Choice Can Save a Life
Fentanyl can be present in counterfeit pills and other street drugs without a person knowing it. Addiction is not a moral failure, and an overdose is not a time for judgment—it is a medical emergency. Preparation, compassion, and quick action save lives.
Three Safety Steps
1. Carry naloxone and learn how to use it. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose, including one involving fentanyl. California Department of Public Health
2. Know the warning signs. Watch for someone who cannot wake up, has slow or stopped breathing, makes choking or gurgling sounds, or has discolored lips or nails.
3. Act immediately. Give naloxone if available, call 911, place the person on their side, and stay until help arrives. If you are unsure, treat it as an overdose. CDC overdose-response guidance
Reflection question:
Are you prepared to recognize an overdose and help save someone’s life?
Every person has value. Every family deserves hope. Recovery is possible, and compassion can be the first step toward healing.
Lost & Found Outreach, Inc.