RESOURCES & SUPPORT

Reliable information, prevention tools, and support services can save lives.

Below are trusted national resources for education, harm reduction, families, and communities.

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Fentanyl Education & Drug Safety (National)

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – One Pill Can Kill

The DEA provides education on counterfeit pills, fentanyl contamination, and prevention messaging for communities, schools, and families.

🔗 https://www.dea.gov/onepill

Use this resource for:
• Understanding counterfeit pills
• Community education materials
• Prevention campaigns

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DEA – Get Smart About Drugs

A comprehensive educational resource covering drugs, effects, risks, and prevention strategies.

🔗 https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov

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Youth & Family Prevention Education

McGruff the Crime Dog® / National Crime Prevention Council

Age-appropriate prevention education for children, teens, families, and schools.

🔗 https://www.ncpc.org
🔗 https://www.mcgruff.org

Helpful for:
• Parent conversations
• School-based prevention
• Youth-friendly messaging

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SAMHSA – Substance Use & Mental Health Services

Federal resources for prevention, education, treatment, and mental health support.

🔗 https://www.samhsa.gov

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Harm Reduction & Safety Tools

Naloxone (Narcan) Information

Naloxone reverses opioid poisoning and is safe to carry.

🔗 https://www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/caring/naloxone.html

You do not need to identify as someone who uses drugs to carry naloxone.

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Fentanyl Test Strips

Test strips can detect fentanyl exposure, with important limitations.

🔗 https://www.cdc.gov/overdose/prevention/fentanyl-test-strips.html

Important notes:
• Test strips do not guarantee safety
• Negative results do not mean “no risk”
• Education is essential for proper use

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Medical Advocacy & Emergency Care

What to Ask for in the Emergency Room

Not all standard drug tests include fentanyl

unless specifically ordered.

Advocacy may include asking:
• “Was fentanyl specifically tested?”
• “Can fentanyl poisoning be ruled out?”

This is a systems issue, not a personal failure.

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Crisis & Emotional Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or crisis — 24/7.

📞 Call or text 988
🔗 https://988lifeline.org

You do not need to be in immediate danger to reach out.

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Poison Control

For accidental exposures, medication questions,

or substance concerns.

📞 1-800-222-1222
🔗 https://www.poisonhelp.org

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For Families & Loved Ones

Support for Families Affected by Substance-Related Loss

Grief after fentanyl poisoning is often complicated

by stigma and lack of recognition.

You are not alone — and your loss matters.



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How These Resources Connect to Our Education Page

Many people do not realize they are at risk

until something feels wrong.

Education provides the language.
Resources provide the next step.

Together, they close the gap between exposure and understanding.

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Our Commitment

Never Alone Nick exists to:
• Share accurate, stigma-free education
• Bridge gaps in current harm reduction
• Support families and communities
• Reduce preventable loss through truth and compassion

You are not alone.
Help is available.


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