Fentanyl Awareness Day May 7 2024. May 7th represents an important opportunity to honor those that have been lost to fentanyl poisonings by educating others about the deadly threat of the synthetic opioid. On wednesday, august 21, the drug enforcement administration will recognize national fentanyl prevention and awareness day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs.

It poses grave danger to our youth. According to the office of the chief medical examiner, fentanyl caused or contributed to death in 75.9% of all fatal overdoses in virginia in 2022.