Fentanyl’s Silent Threat in Missouri | Jefferson City News

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day — a sobering reminder that this deadly synthetic opioid can kill in tiny doses, up to 50x stronger than heroin and 100x stronger than morphine. In Missouri, fentanyl now drives most overdose deaths, especially devastating for first responders who witness its rapid, oxygen-robbing effects. Rural communities face added barriers to help, but Narcan access and public education are lifesaving tools. Officials urge reduced stigma and expanded resources like the Missouri 988 hotline to save lives — because awareness today means survival tomorrow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/047ade5b7e9981a2