Fentanyl is taking Native lives.
Native people are taking action.

We are teaching, learning, connecting, and healing.

The illicit drug supply is extremely toxic and unpredictable. Illicit drug supply refers to substances that are unregulated and obtained without a prescription or through unauthorized sources. Fentanyl has driven a high rise in overdoses and deaths. Native communities have the highest rate of fatal overdose than any racial group in the United States, which is 3 to 5 times higher than the national average.

Fentanyl is an opioid like heroin or morphine, but much stronger and more addictive. Many substances such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, or pressed pills can be found mixed with fentanyl. You might not even know if there is fentanyl because there is no look, taste, or smell.

Many Native people across Washington are taking action and leading the way in providing effective, respectful, culturally grounded recovery supports. We are protecting ourselves, our families, and our communities from overdose. We all have a role to play. By learning the risks, carrying naloxone, and supporting treatment and recovery, each of us can do something to help and SAVE LIVES.

Everyone deserves recovery. Everyone is worth saving.

Throughout Washington, Tribes are finding ways to support Native people as we protect ourselves and others against fentanyl and other opioids.

Tribes are supporting treatment, harm reduction and health promotion, and recovery support programs that honor our experiences. By putting naloxone into the hands of others, we can SAVE LIVES. We can support one another through sharing our stories, ideas, and resources.