28TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WAGES WAR ON FENTANYL

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Deadly Opioid Nearly 100 Times More Powerful Than Morphine; Overdoses on the Rise

The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) is launching its newest statewide awareness effort: “Fentanyl: The Deadliest High.” The 28th Judicial District, along with District Attorneys across the state, will be focused on educating Tennesseans on the extreme dangers of fentanyl, the most prevalent synthetic opioid in the United States.

Fentanyl-related overdoses have increased exponentially in Tennessee over the last few years. It is often illegally sold on the streets disguised as other drugs, where users unknowingly take too much and ultimately overdose. A dose as small as 2 milligrams, roughly equivalent to the weight of four grains of sand, is considered lethal to the average person.

While the use of fentanyl has increased, awareness of the drug has not. District attorneys conducted focus groups with middle and high schoolers across the state to determine the awareness level of fentanyl and its dangers. Findings from these focus groups shaped the approach for the awareness effort, which is primarily directed toward 13- to 18-year-old Tennesseans.

“In our research, we discovered a lack of education around the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl and opioids in general,” said Guy Jones, executive director of TNDAGC. “Our youth are our future. It is with that in mind that we work to inform them on the realities of addiction and overdose. We want this effort to be the start of the end of fentanyl and deadly drug abuse in

Tennessee, and we must work together to make this goal a reality.”

“One of the most important responsibilities of the office of the District Attorney is the protection and well-being of his or her constituents,” Gen. Brown said. “That starts with our young teens and their education around the chilling effects of illegal drug use, particularly as it pertains to fentanyl. We will continue to do everything in our power to bring those responsible for the proliferation of fentanyl and other dangerous opioids in Tennessee to justice, but that will not take away from our arming of young Tennesseans with the knowledge to make better decisions regarding drugs.”

The awareness effort will heavily utilize social media to reach students across the state and disseminate the message of the deadly nature of fentanyl, especially with the risks associated with street drug usage.

Those interested in learning more can visit TheDeadliestHigh.com. Tennesseans are encouraged to follow the TNDAGC on social media @TNDistrictAttorneys (Facebook) and @TNDAGC (Twitter and Instagram).

ABOUT TNDAGC
The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference coordinates prosecutorial efforts of the District Attorneys General and seeks more prompt and efficient administration of justice. It is composed of the District Attorneys General from the state’s 31 judicial districts who are responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases on behalf of the state. www.tndagc.org

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