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4-17-2025 11:47pm

"Think Again": County of Ventura's Fentanyl Awareness Campaign

Ventura County Behavioral Health Department "Think Again" is a very comprehensive campaign. Your local government is taking action. Join us in making a difference.

Ventura County Behavioral Health treatment clinics and programs are licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services. Learn more at www.VCBH.org.

Get Educated – ThinkAgainVC Website

  • 48% of overdose deaths in Thousand Oaks involved fentanyl, that's 5 out of every 10 
  • Understanding Fentanyl - What is it?
    • Fentanyl is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid, estimated to be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is used in medical settings to treat severe or long-term pain, usually for patients needing continuous relief.
    • Fentanyl is often added to other illicit substances to increase potency and addictiveness, making it much riskier for unsuspecting users. 
    • Unlike some opioids, fentanyl cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled, making it particularly hazardous as people might unknowingly consume it.
    • Fentanyl’s Potency- A tiny amount, smaller than a couple of grains of salt, can be lethal.  
    • Prevalence in Ventura County - Eight out of ten drugs taken off the streets in Ventura County contained fentanyl. The incidence of fentanyl in seized drugs has increased fivefold over the past five years. 

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