Fentanyl & M30 Pills

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are now the leading cause of death in opioid overdoses. They cause more than three times as many deaths as heroin. The rise in synthetics began in 2013 and is now the primary driver in the opioid crisis.

Fentanyl is a prescription drug that doctors prescribe for pain. But it is also made and used illegally. The high potency of fentanyl is what makes it so appealing and so dangerous.

Fentanyl is commonly mixed in with other drugs or made to look like prescription drugs. The blue M30 pills in the photo are one of the most common counterfeit pills seen across the country. These pills look like prescription oxycodone but are sold on the black market. It takes very little fentanyl to overdose, and there is no quality control in illegal drugs.

Here are the warning signs of opioid abuse, according to Johns Hopkins University.

• The inability to control opioid use

• Uncontrollable cravings

• Drowsiness

• Changes in sleep habits

• Weight loss

• Frequent flu-like symptoms

• Decreased libido

• Lack of hygiene

• Changes in exercise habits

• Isolation from family or friends

• Stealing from family, friends or businesses

• New financial difficulties

Treatment can help people struggling with opioid addiction get their lives back on track. The Parker Police Department’s Community Response Team (303.841.9800) helps individuals with addiction problems and their family members. Whether it’s a family member needing advice, or the addicted person needing help checking into a facility, our Community Response Team is here to help Parker residents.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration with a national hotline to help individuals with mental health and substance use disorders