Other Ways To Stay Safe

• Avoid using drugs when you are alone. Using alone means that there is no one to call for help or use Narcan if you have an overdose.
• Make sure your partner has Naloxone and is familiar with how to use it.
• If you don’t have someone to use with, use one of the apps:

SAFE SPOT

NEVER USE ALONE

• Start with a small amount of your drug. You don’t know how much fentanyl may be in your dose.
• Go slowly. Fentanyl is fast acting. Using slowly may give your body some time to adjust and see how it will affect you.
• Try using a different way. Instead of injecting the drug, snort or smoke it instead. Switching the way you administer your drugs can reduce risk.