Fentanyl-laced Xanax Alert in East Harlem, NYC

White football-shaped tablets being sold as "Xanax" in East Harlem are being reported to be laced with fentanyl. Several ODs have been confirmed in connection with this batch.

If you or someone you know gets their benzos from the East Harlem area, PLEASE be careful of these fake pills and be sure to have naloxone handy in case of accidental exposure.

If you live in the area and would like to test for the presence of fentanyl in your benzos, please visit local harm reduction agencies like New York Harm Reduction Educators (East Harlem) or Washington Heights CORNER Project for free fentanyl test kits. Both locations also supply free naloxone and OD prevention training.

Fentanyl test strips are also directly available for purchase from BTNX.