The safest way to avoid Fentanyl (opioid) overdose is to not use psychoactive substances in the form of powders, crystals, or pills that are not prescribed to you by your doctor. However, if you have decided to use one of these substances recreationally, Fentanyl Test Strips are a fast and easy way to reduce your risk of overdosing from accidentally consuming Fentanyl.

Testing substances for unwanted Fentanyl is fast and easy (takes less than 3 minutes!) Here’s how to keep yourself and your friends safe:

How to Test a Drug for Fentanyl

For most accurate results, quickly prep that drug:

  • for Powders: break up any chunks, shake container and thoroughly mix powder

  • for Crystals: crush into fine powder, break up any chunks, shake container and thoroughly mix powder

  • for Pills: crush into fine powder, break up any chunks, shake container and thoroughly mix powder

    • NOTE: Crushing crystals or pills will not decrease their effects

PREP IT

We recommend reading the whole recipe before you open up your test strip…

1 Tsp WATER (1 plastic bottle cap full)

+ 50 mg DRUG (5 x 10mg plastic scoop*)

* If you don’t have a 10mg plastic scoop, 1 x the end of a key is a rough substitute

+ MIX

+ DIP THE STRIP FOR 15 SEC

= RESULTS IN 3 MINUTES

TEST IT

RESULT IT

  • How to safely dispose of Fentanyl-contaminated drugs:

    1. Mix the Fentanyl-contaminated drug with an unappealing medium like dirt, sand, cat litter, or used coffee grounds.

    2. Place the mixture in a sealed container like a plastic bag.

    3. Throw the sealed container in the trash.

    DO NOT FLUSH FENTANYL-CONTAMINATED SUBSTANCES DOWN THE TOILET.

  • The test showed negative for Fentanyl, so is that drug safe?

    All substance use carries risk of varying degrees. Depending on what you are using, where you are using it, who you’re using it with (always someone!), and many other factors, drug use can cause harm.

    General practices to avoid drug harm:

    1. Test your drugs (Good job!)

    2. Never use alone

    3. Carry Naloxone nose spray for opioid overdose reversal

    4. Start slow - you can take more later but you can’t take less after

    5. Avoid mixing with other drugs or alcohol

    6. Get consent and use protection for all sexual activity

    7. Eat something beforehand, drink plenty of water, and take rest breaks during use

DopaGE does not manufacture or sell fentanyl test strips. Directions for use as they appear on this page are based on instructions provided by Fentanyl Test Strip manufacturer DanceSafe Inc. (501c3 non-profit) and may be incomplete for the substance you intend to test. See DanceSafe's complete Fentanyl Test Strip products and instructions HERE.    If you are a college student, get FREE Fentanyl Test Strips through Team Awareness Combating Overdose (TACO) Inc. (501c3) HERE.