There’s a growing problem of overdose deaths across the US and Winnebago County has seen a very similar trend. Drugs are being laced with the dangerous and often lethal fentanyl; drugs like Percocet, Adderall, Xanax, and many others. Fentanyl can also be in marijuana products. Pills and oils may appear to be okay and could be from a known person but…the question is; where did that person get them? Is that person telling you the truth about where they came from?
In 2022, UW Oshkosh installed Naloxone rescue boxes. These boxes, much like AEDs and Stop the Bleed kits, contain Narcan and other resources that can be used, if needed, to save a life. We believe being prepared and training our University community to use these tools are the best ways to save lives.
Check out the poster to the left on this page for more information about the danger of Fentanyl.
Episode 5: Substances Don’t Discriminate Podcast
UW Oshkosh is located in Winnebago County, WI. Here are some resources for our county:
Solutions Recovery | 24/7 Recovery Hotline – 1-866-465-0010
Unity Fox Valley PRISM Team | 24/7 PRISM Line – 1-920-345-7747
Winnebago County Health Department