Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day by highlighting the dangers of illicit fentanyl and reminding Floridians that just one pill can kill. Fentanyl is the number one killer of adults ages 18 to 45. In 2020, 77% of all teen overdose deaths involved this substance. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end drug overdosing and remember those who have died or suffered due to a drug addiction.

Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Ending the opioid crisis is a top priority of my office, especially with the rise of fentanyl causing deaths to skyrocket across the country. On this International Overdose Awareness Day, I want Floridians to learn the dangers of illicit drug use and how the mass influx of fentanyl is making already dangerous drugs even more lethal. Remember, one pill laced with fentanyl can kill, so never take illicit substances.”

In June, Attorney General Moody released the Fast Facts on Fentanyl Toolkit, an informational resource for parents to help protect children from digital drug dealers online. The toolkit highlights how drug dealers are utilizing social media to sell illicit substances. It also warns that substances may contain deadly amounts of synthetic opioids.