OPIOIDS
The Risk You Can't SeeToday’s Opioids
What You Need To Know
The opioid landscape has changed dramatically. Today's crisis is increasingly driven by fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, hidden in counterfeit pills or mixed into other substances without the user's knowing. Prevention now depends on awareness and understanding that a single exposure can be life-threatening.
AS OF 2024, THE US DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOUND THAT 5 OF EVERY 10 FENTANYL LACED PERSCRIPTION PILLS CONTAIN A LETHAL DOSE OF FENTANYL.
THE SCIENCE
The Latest Research
The science on fentanyl and today's opioid landscape is moving fast. These sources unpack what's driving the overdose crisis, why counterfeit pills are so dangerous, and what actually protects teens — so you can separate real risk from fear.
MYTH BUSTERS
Exploring Common Misconceptions About Opioids
Fentanyl and today's opioids come wrapped in outdated assumptions, and those blind spots are exactly where the risk hides. These myth busters clear up the most common misconceptions, so you can talk about it with facts, whether you're talking to a teen or another parent.
Scripts
Conversation Starters
These aren't easy conversations, but they may be the most important ones you have. Pick the moment you're facing and you'll find a way to start, in words you can make your own.
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Every substance affects a developing brain differently. Choose one below for clear, honest information and ways to start the conversation.
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