There is a growing threat to the health and safety of our youth that we want to bring to your attention.
Fentanyl is a man-made, Schedule II narcotic that has reached a growing number of communities of all sizes across Texas and has impacted so many lives.
Fentanyl is a manufactured opiate drug that is generally used in the medical field to treat severe pain.
It is often used in emergency situations and given by paramedics and in emergency rooms.
Sadly, an underground market has developed for this drug, and it is often marketed to youth.
Fentanyl can come in many forms and even the smallest amount can be lethal.
It is often mixed with other drugs such as cocaine and heroin.
Prescription medications can also be laced with it.
There have been some cases where the Fentanyl pills were made to look like candy!
With Halloween, around the corner we are asking for help in making sure that our students and parents stay educated on what fentanyl is and what it can look like!
Beginning Friday, October 21st until Halloween, EPISD will be posting facts about fentanyl!
LET'S MAKE THIS A SAFE SPACE FOR OUR STUDENTS!
