Point Pleasant, WV – Hope for Tomorrow, a local rehab facility, recently published a blog post illuminating the path to easily identifying fentanyl. Many substances are “cut” with fentanyl to make supplies last longer while increasing the profits of those who sell them. However, this is a dangerous practice that can lead to many people dying. This is why learning how to identify this substance is so important. The downside is that fentanyl has no smell or taste. While some people might claim it has a certain smell or taste, this has not been proven to be true. Also, the substance often looks similar to other substances, like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, as it comes in either a white powder or a pill form. So, learning other ways to identify the substance makes it easier to keep oneself or their loved ones safe.
“It’s important to be aware of the street names for fentanyl, too, especially if you suspect a loved one may be taking fentanyl illicitly. Street names include Apache, China Girl, China Town, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfellas, Great Bear, He-Man, Jackpot, King Ivory, and Murder 8. Because illicit fentanyl distribution is often coordinated through text and online messages, it’s also helpful to familiarize yourself with emojis related to illicit substances,” the blog post states.
Fentanyl test strips offer the best solution for detecting fentanyl. These tests don’t cost much and can detect fentanyl, regardless of the form it comes in. The most effective way to test a substance is by dissolving it in water. MDMA, meth, and ecstasy require one teaspoon of water for every 10 milligrams being tested. Other substances require half a teaspoon of water. Then, a person will put the wavy side of the strip in the water and wait 15 seconds. Then, remove the strip from the water and leave it on a flat surface for two minutes. If there is one pink line, then the substance is positive for fentanyl. If there are two pink lines, then it is a negative test. If there is a pink line right in the middle of the test strip or no lines appear, the test is invalid, and another test strip will need to be used.
If the substance includes fentanyl, it is best to discard it altogether. It takes a small amount of fentanyl to cause an overdose in many adults, and it is especially dangerous if it is combined with another substance. Fentanyl might be manufactured to look like normal prescriptions. It is only safe to get medications from a medical professional. Buying medication online or borrowing it from others isn’t safe. The safest way to avoid fentanyl is to avoid illicit substances altogether because the test strips aren’t 100% accurate.
“Maybe you’ve been through this many times before. You’re tired of always fearing your substance of choice is contaminated by fentanyl, and testing it is a nerve-racking process. You want to quit using fentanyl, but it seems like an insurmountable task on your own. Thankfully, you don’t have to go through recovery alone. You can seek fentanyl addiction treatment and receive the support and encouragement you need to conquer your fentanyl use disorder,” the blog post continues.
Hope for Tomorrow offers substance use disorder recovery services to people in the Point Pleasant, WV area. They are also highly inclusive and can accept pregnant women, veterans, couples, and even highly complex patients that other facilities won’t take. The staff is highly passionate about helping their patients reach the goals they have for their recovery.
To learn more about Hope for Tomorrow, visit their website or call them at 877-679-8162.
Treatment today for a brighter tomorrow.
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For more information about Hope For Tomorrow-Point Pleasant, contact the company here:
Hope For Tomorrow-Point Pleasant
Cristina Villalon
(304) 902-8532
beckley@myhopefortomorrow.com
3471 Ohio River Rd Point Pleasant WV 25550
