Substance Information Page
Fentanyl and Xylazine Information, Test Strips, and Overdose Prevention
Intro angle: this would be the most urgent and practical page in the cluster, focused on overdose prevention, test strips, wounds, supplies, and support without judgment.
At A Glance
What visitors learn
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid; xylazine is a non-opioid tranquilizer found in some illicit drug supplies.
Why it matters
People may be exposed without knowing it, including through counterfeit pills or mixed substances.
What helps reduce risk
Naloxone, test strips, not using alone, starting with a smaller amount, and medical care for wounds.
Hope Council connection
Public Health Vending Machine, front-desk supplies, peer support, training, and referrals.
What These Substances Are / Overdose And Emergency Risks
Definition area
Explain fentanyl, xylazine, counterfeit pills, drug supply contamination, and why naloxone still matters.
Emergency callout
Call 911 for suspected overdose. Naloxone reverses opioid overdose; it will not reverse xylazine itself, but opioids are often involved.
Wound care note
Encourage medical care for skin wounds or infections and keep the language practical and non-shaming.
Signs It May Be Time To Talk With Someone
Example prompts would include fear of overdose, using alone, exposure to counterfeit pills, wounds, recent overdose, or wanting supplies without being pressured into treatment.
How Hope Council Can Help / Family And Prevention Content
Supplies
Narcan, fentanyl/xylazine test strips, the Public Health Vending Machine, and safer-use supplies.
Support
Recovery Options, Peer Support, and treatment navigation for people at any stage.
For loved ones
How to respond after an overdose and where family members can find support.
Training
Narcan training and overdose prevention education for groups.
FAQ Examples
Can Narcan reverse a fentanyl overdose?
This answer would explain naloxone and link to local Narcan access.
Does Narcan work on xylazine?
This answer would clarify the difference while still emphasizing naloxone and 911.
Where can I get fentanyl or xylazine test strips in Kenosha?
This answer would link to Hope Council's vending machine and supply pages.
Sources And Review
Placeholder for CDC, NIDA, Wisconsin DHS, SAMHSA, and frequent staff/source review before publishing.
Last reviewed: to be added before launch; this topic should be reviewed often.