A Texas fire department warned of an encounter with “candy” that tested positive for fentanyl.
The Longview Fire Department announced the discovery in a post on Facebook.
“The Longview Fire Department would like to make the public aware of a potentially dangerous situation in our community. We recently had an encounter with “candy” who tested positive for fentanyl,” the post reads.
“It is a narcotic that can be lethal if ingested. This drug is used to bind other substances and cannot be detected through taste or smell.”
The fire department continued, “If you or anyone you know comes into contact with or believes you have ingested fentanyl or any other illicit drug, you should immediately call 911 to seek medical attention.”
No further details were provided about how or where the “candy” was obtained.
Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can kill a person, depending on body size.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, “Pharmaceutical fentanyl is a synthetic opioid approved for the treatment of severe pain, typically advanced cancer pain. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is prescribed in the form of transdermal patches or tablets and can be used for misuse and abuse in the United States.”
“However, the most recent cases of fentanyl-related harm, overdose, and death in the United States are linked to illicitly produced fentanyl. It is sold through illegal drug markets for its heroin-like effect. It is often mixed with heroin and/or cocaine as a combination product, with or without the user’s knowledge, to enhance its euphoric effects,” the website continues.