It's deadly, and it's a pain killer used by doctors.

Those were the two things Ponoka residents admitted to knowing about Fentanyl, but after leaving last night's Awareness Presentation, they knew much more.

With a mission to educate the public about the mysterious drug that killed 343 Albertans last year, the RCMP's Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response Team (CLEAR) spoke to a crowd about how to identify fentanyl, how dangerous it is, and what to do if you come across someone overdosing on the drug.

Corporal Brad McIntosh with the CLEAR team deals with Fentanyl on a regular basis, and says the scariest thing about this drug is that it can cause an instant overdose.

"This powder in a pure form is very, very dangerous. Two milligrams or the same as two grains of salt, if I was to inhale that by accident or by unintentionally being exposed to it. That would be the end of me."

McIntosh taught the crowd that the drug is cheaper for dealers than Heroin or Cocaine, which is the main reason why it seems to be popping up everywhere.

Dealers are now trying to disguise Fentanyl as other more expensive drugs, or lace those drugs with fentanyl because it's more addictive.

McIntosh says there's one thing he urges those who didn't make the presentation to go do.

"I'd like them to educate themselves. Google Fentanyl and its harms, and there's information out there. There's a webpage called www.fentanylsafety.com, which is a great resource, but there's other Alberta Health resources out there. Educate yourself, and arm yourself with the most information possible so you can discuss this with the people who need to hear it. So they can make informed decisions."

McIntosh also urges anyone who uses drugs, or knows someone who does to go to your local pharmacy and ask for a naloxone kit.

Not only will you potentially be able to save a life, but you'll also be given a quick lesson about Fentanyl and overdoses.

For information taught to first responders about Fentanyl visit www.fentanylsafety.com