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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) in partnership with Benton County Health Department and Corvallis Police Department, presented the County’s first fentanyl awareness session on May 23rd in Corvallis.
As part of the Fentanyl Aware Campaign, approximately 40 attendees learned the dangers of the highly addictive synthetic drug, fentanyl, which is commonly found in pills or powder form, and sold on the streets of Benton County.
Presenters included a law enforcement drug recognition expert and street crimes detective, along with a health department harm reduction specialist and an education coordinator.
The panel presented how fentanyl is made, how it gets here, statistics, trends, tips for parents, signs of an overdose, how to administer naloxone (Narcan), and where to find treatment resources.
The Benton County Harm Reduction Program provided naloxone kits, drug disposal bags, and lock boxes to keep prescription medications out of the hands of children and at-risk teens.
“Fentanyl is here and joining a multitude of other drugs that are easily available to our children and community members,” stated BCSO Detective Kim Lovik. “Be present as a parent, family member, and friend. If you see something that seems off or you suspect the use of illicit drugs of any sort, say something and be an advocate for that person who might be struggling greatly to get help.”
If you missed the information session and would like to be alerted about a future fentanyl presentation, call 541-766-6260 or email BentonCoSheriff@bentoncountyor.gov.
To learn more about fentanyl and local resources, go to https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/fentanyl-aware. BCSO would like to thank the Corvallis Police Department and Benton County Health Department for their partnership with this campaign.
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