David Van Der Velde Writes About the Dangers of Fentanyl in Thrive Global

In David Van Der Velde's latest post to to Thrive Global, he warned about a very serious danger that opioid-using people face - fentanyl. The hyper-potent drug is increasingly found in the illicit drug supply and has resulted in thousands of fatal overdoses.

As for a solution, David recommends a variety of interventions, with the goal seeming to be for an at-risk individual to build a recovery support network. This network may include mental health support groups, enrollment in medication-assisted treatment programs, and participation in peer support groups like 12-Step meetings (or the many non 12-Step alternatives). The opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone (commonly known as Narcan) is also a potential weapon in the battle against fentanyl overdose.

Read the entire article on Thrive Global's website here: https://community.thriveglobal.com/fentanyl-has-upped-the-stakes-of-substance-addiction-relapse/.