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NWA Harm Reduction Advocates for Decriminalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

As much as 2 milligrams of Fentanyl, or about the size of three grains of salt, is enough to cause a fatal overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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As much as 2 milligrams of Fentanyl, or about the size of three grains of salt, is enough to cause a fatal overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The legislature introduced SB40 earlier this month, which would decriminalize fentanyl test strips, no longer classifying the strips as drug paraphernalia. Chris Jones, an advocate and co-founder of NWA Harm Reduction, said the strips are important, not just for reducing harm among users, but also for volunteers.

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