Harm Reduction

Student Health Services offers FREE Narcan and Fentanyl test strips at the Health Center. 

Student Health Services recognizes the critical importance of raising awareness among Mt. SAC students about the dangers of fentanyl and its devastating impact. The current overdose epidemic is the result of numerous contributing factors and has led to a significant rise in opioid-related fatalities.

We recognize the profound impact this crisis has had on individuals, families, and communities. Our goal is to support those affected by offering meaningful resources, education and guidance.

We invite you to explore the resources below to better understand the history of opioid and substance use, as well what is available to you.

Fentanyl background: Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent causing a sharp, nationwide increase in overdose deaths involving illicitly manufactured fentanyl which has contaminated heroin, methamphetamine, ecstasy, illicitly manufactured pills, and other recreational drugs.

Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a form of inexpensive drug testing technology that can help detect the presence of fentanyl and other fentanyl-analogs in a drug sample prior to use.

Naloxone (Narcan) is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medication that reverses an opioid overdose. It acts as an opioid receptor antagonist – meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. In the event of an opioid overdose, naloxone can quickly restore breathing to an individual whose breathing has slowed or stopped. Learn more about Narcan.