Former Nacada boss John Mututho has warned Kenyans moreso young people over the negative effects of Fentanyl.
Reacting to a Facebook posting in which a young man was seen in a helpless state bending his head down in the streets of Nakuru https://www.facebook.com/share/19ur96iYEG/, Mututho confirmed that such are the negative effects of Fentanyl.
According to Mututho, Fentanyl is an infamous deadly synthetic drug currently being taken by majority of young people.
Mututho added that he has on many occasions warned Kenyans over effects of drug and substance abuse.
The former Naivasha Lawmaker who is known for the Mututho Laws on matters drugs and substance abuse stated that is is very sad that young people are messed up on the watch of leaders.
“Very sad. I have endlessly warned kenyans. and Government….I feel so sad… i must be in BALLOT 2027 GOD WILLING….its not funny at all …this is..the infamous deadly synthetic drug. called..FENTANYL……GOD ALMIGHTY SAVE KENYA,” he stated.
Mututho who runs Jomec Rehab in Pipeline estate Nakuru used the moment to call on those who are addicted to drugs and substance abuse to visit the Centre for high class standard.
Illegal fentanyl is frequently pressed into counterfeit prescription pills (mimicking drugs like oxycodone) or mixed into other street drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Many people consume it without knowing it is present.
Because it is so strong, even a tiny amount can cause a fatal overdose.
- Desired/Initial Effects: Pain relief, relaxation, sedation, and euphoria.
- Side Effects: Dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, slowed heart rate, and severe respiratory depression (slowed or stopped breathing).
- Overdose Symptoms: A dangerous overdose is marked by a triad of symptoms: a coma or unresponsiveness, pinpoint (small) pupils, and severe respiratory failure.
- Reversal Agent: An opioid overdose can be rapidly reversed using naloxone (Narcan), which knocks opioids off the brain’s receptors and restores breathing.
