Wake Up Black America: Fentanyl Doesn't Discriminate

The opioid crisis isn’t just a “white problem” anymore. Fentanyl is taking Black lives at alarming rates across all age groups. It’s in our neighborhood, but so is help. Learn the signs of an overdose, carry Narcan and spread the word. Together, we can save lives.

The Black and Indigenous Community Is Disproportionately Impacted

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Overdose deaths in New Mexico

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Fentanyl found in 75% of drug-related deaths

You Have the Power to Save Lives:

Naxloxone (Narcan) reverses overdoses and saves lives

Wake Up Black New Mexico, Fentanyl Is Everywhere

This isn’t just happening somewhere else. It’s here — in our homes, families, and communities. We are losing loved ones.

Fentanyl in New Mexico

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In 2021, 574 New Mexicans died from an overdose involving fentanyl.

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In 2021 in NM, the fentanyl-involved death rate was 9.25x the rate in 2017.

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In 2021 in NM, 80% of opioid involved overdoses also involved fentanyl.

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Get informed, stay safe, and look out for each other.

Hidden Danger: 6 in 10 Street Pills Can Be Deadly

Fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl are flooding our streets. 60% of these pills now contain a lethal dose. Just one pill can kill. Never take pills from friends, social media, or anyone except your doctor. Your life is worth more than the risk.

Wake Up, New Mexico: Fentanyl Is Everywhere

Fentanyl isn’t just another drug – it’s a silent killer lurking in our community. It’s 50 times stronger than heroin and can be found in everything from party drugs to fake pain pills. In 2023, over 70% of overdose deaths in New Mexico involved fentanyl. Don’t let your family be next. Our community’s future depends on it.