The deadly fentanyl crisis is endangering Texans of all ages. The Texas Workforce Commission, in collaboration with the Office of the Governor and other Texas state agencies, is committed to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. Our goal is to develop and share resources with our customers to help end the opioid crisis and fight fentanyl use in the Lone Star State.
Fentanyl is poisoning Texas communities.
- There has been a 600% increase in fentanyl deaths in the last five years.
- 7,000 innocent Texans have lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning since 2019.
- 45% of all drug-poisoning deaths last year were related to fentanyl.
Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl
Fentanyl impacts workplace safety, productivity, and morale.
- 1 in 10 employees who die at work die from an overdose.
- Workplace injuries increase the risk for opioid prescriptions and risk of overdose.
- Substance abuse can increase the number of UI benefit claims.
Learn more about Drug Testing in the Workplace
Naloxone can reverse a fentanyl overdose and save lives.
- If you or someone you know is at risk a fentanyl poisoning , carry naloxone.
- Families can keep Naloxone at home. Employers can keep Naloxone on worksites.
- Any Texas organization can request a free, standing order to distribute Naloxone.
Request a Standing Naloxone Order
Recovery and Treatment Resources
- Learn about Texas' Target Opioid Response
- Find substance use treatment and recovery services in your area
- Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose and find naloxone nearby
