Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 100 times stronger than morphine and is often abused by drug addicts due to its potency and affordability. It is this potency that has made Fentanyl so popular among recreational drug users, as it can also be mixed with (lace) other drugs to increase their potency. This means that, in addition to the significant danger that Fentanyl represents, it can be mixed with other drugs without the user being aware. An extremely dangerous opioid if not used as prescribed, Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are estimated to cause a staggering 67% of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. Legal uses under the supervision of a doctor include as a pain treatment and as an anesthetic and, like all drugs, Fentanyl should only be used as prescribed by a physician.

The dangers of fentanyl are immense – overdoses from this drug can easily lead to death or permanent organ damage due to its extreme potency. Disaster Blaster is able to address Fentanyl contamination to ensure your property is safe.

Due to the potential for Fentanyl to be mixed with so many other drugs, it is virtually impossible to determine if a Fentanyl hazard exists.  Additionally, because illicit drugs follow no standards or regulation, there is virtually no consistency in how drugs are prepared or sold, meaning that fentanyl or fentanyl-laced drugs may be a tablet, a powder, or even a liquid.

As a result of the serious hazard that Fentanyl and other illicit drugs represent, it is recommended to treat every unknown or foreign chemical or product as potentially dangerous and seek a professional for proper testing and / or remediation.

Fentanyl is an extremely powerful and potentially deadly opioid drug. Up to 100 times more potent than morphine, Fentanyl is recognized as one of the most dangerous drugs on the market. Its potency has caused a surge in overdoses, leading to a nationwide epidemic that’s been identified as a serious cause for concern by medical professionals.

The drug can be legally prescribed as a pain reliever, but it’s also being used illegally in combination with heroin or other opioids. Those who take Fentanyl recreationally put themselves at risk of severe side effects such as respiratory depression and even death. Ingesting just 0.25 milligrams of Fentanyl can be lethal due to its extreme potency; this amount is equivalent to about four grains of salt when compared to other opioids like heroin or morphine.

Fentanyl and other drugs should only be used as prescribed by a medical professional.

Yes, lab testing is able to determine if a residue or substance contains Fentanyl and is available through some specialized testing facilities or through law enforcement. Look for a tester that offers this service and does not also perform the mitigation and remediation, as that is generally viewed as a conflict of interest. Disaster Blaster does not perform Fentanyl Testing, however may be able to assist you in locating a local tester able to perform this service for you.

As part of the Fentanyl Remediation process, Disaster Blaster will address surfaces and content items that cannot be effectively disinfected, removing these materials following strict protocols and procedures.  Following the removal of these materials and content items, Disaster Blaster performs a detailed remediation and decontamination process to thoroughly clean the area with a product specially designed to neutralize Fentanyl, restoring your property to a safe living environment.

Once the Fentanyl Remediation services have been completed, any repair services that may be necessary will be able to begin.

While Fentanyl and the Fentanyl Pandemic have received a lot of media attention, other illicit drugs can also represent a serious health concern and require remediation.

For instance – Meth, both from Meth Labs / Meth Cooking as well as from Meth usage, represents a potentially serious health hazard that many property owners do not realize exists.  During the Meth production process, chemicals are released into the air that leave a residue on surfaces (ceiling, walls, floors) and on content items, potentially exposing the current or future occupants to Meth.

With the increase in powerful, and potentially lethal, new drugs on the market, the need for specialized remediation processes increases.  Disaster Blaster is proud to offer Fentanyl & Meth Lab Remediation services to address dangerous contaminations these drugs represent.