Central Florida Fentanyl Summit

5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard,Cocoa Beach FL 32931

21 August, 2022

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What is illicit fentanyl?Illicit fentanyl is the No. 1 killer of Americans ages 18-45. It is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid that when ingested can result in sudden death. It is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine. Fentanyl is being deceptively mixed into all street drugs, including heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and pressed into counterfeit pills made to look like prescription medication. A lethal dose of fentanyl is 2 mg, equivalent to a few grains of sand. Most victims of fentanyl poisoning did not know the drug they used contained fentanyl. Drug dealers are targeting our youth to buy their poison through social media. What to expectThe Blue Plaid Society, a local non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about illicit fentanyl, is hosting a summit in association with National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. This day will be held each year on August 21 in remembrance of the loved ones who lost their lives due to illicit fentanyl poisoning and to acknowledge the devastation this drug brings to hundreds of thousands of affected family members and friends. The goal of this summit is to raise awareness and educate the public about the danger of illicit fentanyl and the growing epidemic. We will hear from a variety of experts with hands on experience dealing with the problem from many different perspectives. Drug Enforcement Agency Brevard County Sheriff's OfficeBrevard Prevention CoalitionMore experts are being added and this announcement will be updated as confirmations are received. Doors open at 12:30PM.Why you should attendIt shouldn't have to happen to you, for it to matter to you. Come learn how to protect your family, students, congregation and community.Many people feel they are not affected by the fentanyl epidemic. The problem is that when it does affect them, it is too late. Unlike the days of the past when an overdose meant going to the hospital and recovering, or being trapped in active addiction until you decide to get clean, fentanyl changes everything. Victims no longer have that second chance, or multiple chances, as many times fentanyl means instant death. Come to this summit to hear more about the modern drug paradigm, how Americans are being poisoned and how you can protect those you love who are in harm's way. The threat is real.