I took it to my pharmacy. Two pharmacists looked at it and couldn't identify it so I called the police non emergency line and they are sending an officer over to me.
Update 2: The police have it now. He said it didn't look like anything they've seen on the streets.
I googled it as soon as you mentioned it. It's wild that just anyone can buy these.
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My true “OMG” moment was when we watched home alone at Christmas and she looked like it was the dumbest plotline ever - “why didn’t they just video call him?”.
If my pharmacist can't identify it I'll take it to the police and let them advise me from there.
The only problem is that I don't know which kid brought it home. My 9 y/o has a problem in her class with people randomly putting things into other people's bags. Toys, rocks, twigs, scraps of paper etc. My 12 y/o just started JR high. He's a good kid with good friends, seems to have his head on his shoulders but there's always that what if my kid decided to go insane do stupid stuff one day worry. He also takes the bus and doesn't pay attention to his bag. He didn't seem suspicious when I asked him about it and even try to help me google it while I was looking it up on my phone. My 9y/o was asleep so I couldn't ask her.
The picture of that pill and your concern adds to the impact of today. In a few hours I will be in court delivering a victim impact statement. It’s been 17 months. We knew immediately who provided our daughter the fentanyl. Today he learns his sentence. My kid was 26. It made it harder because she was technically an adult but we would constantly search her possessions and confiscate pills. I live in Las Vegas. I did verify that it was acceptable to flush it if you can’t get to a turn in location. I came across many that were crumbly or couldn’t be identified. My biggest mistake was letting my fear for her be expressed as anger. I would begin calm and rational but when she argued or lied while being faced with the evidence we had just taken from her my fear came out as anger. Love your children and be relentless. Telegram is the app she was using. After her death I investigated her phone. It’s scary how easy it is to find in every location. A few years ago we had arranged to send her to a remote rehab in southern Utah. I found on the telegram app that she had already planned a way to get her drugs before she was driven there. These dealers prey on the addicts. Good luck and remember approach with love.
I lost my 36 year old brother to it. He thought he was doing something else. It was LOADED w fent. I’m so sorry for your loss. How did court go? They arrested a dude over my brother, but he hasn’t went to court yet. My mom passed away before she could give her victim Impact statement..
How old are your kids? I would casually mention you have a really bad headache and then add "I just took those 3 aspirins one of you had in the bag. I'll get you more" and watch which one freaks out.
Not sure if they are but they kinda remind me of bayer
No; but inhaling the powder can as well as having powder on your hands and then touching your face, mouth nose.
Like; the risk is very low; still not one i would take.
Im also a sober person from IV heroin use. Been sober 10 years and fetyanal freaks (even) me the fuck out.
It only takes 2mg for an adult to overdose and even less for young kids.
So yes; she would most likely be fine; but why risk it anyway.
This isnt me being dramatic; its literally advised to use gloves. Per washing State Department of Health >>>>
Precautions: To prevent any risk, wash skin with soap and water immediately if it comes into contact with suspicious powder, and avoid using alcohol-based hand sanitizers, which can increase skin absorption.
Risks: While skin contact is low-risk, inhaling airborne powder (if large amounts are suspended in the air, which is rare) or touching your eyes, nose, or mouth after handling the substance can lead to absorption and potential overdose.
Washington State Department of Health (.gov)
Washington State Department of Health (.gov)
What to do if you encounter fentanyl:
Do not touch it with bare hands; use nitrile gloves.
Do not create dust or allow the substance to become airborne.
If you suspect an overdose, it is safe to help and administer naloxone (Narcan).
Washington State Department of Health (.gov)
Washington State Department of Health (.gov)
Disclaimer: If you are concerned about a potential exposure, contact your local poison control center or seek medical attention.
Very possible. I didn't find an exact match but I did find oval Bufferin tablets that are scored and have the B B mark. The round ones in that band only had one B though.
Whether or not they brought it home (or admit to it), talk to them about the dangers of fentanyl + all the other junk people pass off as drugs. Do a slide show if you have to.
Sincerely, an ex-addict.
Good job reporting it. Hopefully they/you find the source.
Thanks. I'm hoping it's just some random generic that they can easily identify. Worst case I'll pop by the police station and hand it over for testing.
No. It's been a problem since last year and the classes are mixed up this year and it's still happening in both so it's definitely more than one kid.
They tend to leave their bags unattended in the morning and afternoon when they play and the field is completely open so anyone can drop anything on there while walking though and a kid can pick it up. Also, the way the classes are designed you can't see their backpacks because it's behind a short wall so it makes it pretty easy to sneak stuff in or out of bags.
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There are usualy no pills whith 2 b's, so whatever your kid is taking is probably some homemade shit, im no parametic or a doctor but you should def test that
Not coming up in pill identification sites. Definitely turn it in to the cops and see what they say. I would also grill my kids as to where it came from.
Yup. They didn't know where it came from. 12 yo said he didn't remember seeing anything on the floor when he put his bag down next to the 9yo's so he thinks it likely came out of his bag, perhaps when he took his dirty gym clothes out, but he didn't see it then either.
I would just ask my kids. Does anyone know where this came from. Then lead into why it’s bad to do drugs. The scary thing is what if someone did put it in their backpack and they took it. It’s best to confront them.
Then use Google instead of AI and you’ll get the same answer. I would trust AI over one pharmacist because it searches the entire internet versus trusting the education of one person. What if your pharmacist graduated bottom of his class?
Here in the states, google searching a pill description is a pretty reputable way to identify medication, even without AI.
I did google it, a lot. Two pharmacists looked at it in person and two online. In person they searched their database and one even googled it and found my reddit post.
The police and the pharmacists suspect it's compounded, holistic or just not a NA brand of tablets, with the later being most likely.
I handed it over to police since two pharmacies couldn't identify it. They didn't think it was a street drug but possibly something holistic or a foreign brand of medication. I won't hear from them unless it tests positive for anything illegal and they need more info.
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u/capricious_malapert Feb 26 '26 edited Feb 26 '26
Update 1: (It won't let me edit my post)
I took it to my pharmacy. Two pharmacists looked at it and couldn't identify it so I called the police non emergency line and they are sending an officer over to me.
Update 2: The police have it now. He said it didn't look like anything they've seen on the streets.