Fentanyl
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Why fentanyl? Why now?
Download this CADCA fentanyl guide in English or Spanish. Includes specific actions communities can take to prevent exposure to and use of fentanyl among youth. En espanol
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The New Drug Talk Oregon
Fentanyl has changed the drug landscape, and we have to change how we talk to kids about it. The New Drug Talk Oregon website provides parent conversation scenarios, fentanyl facts, and local resources. Help make talking with your kids about drugs easier and more effective.
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“The New Drug Talk” by Song for Charlie
Fentanyl has changed the drug landscape, and we have to change how we talk to kids about it. Source: Song for Charlie The New Drug Talk website by Song for Charlies provides education, free tools, and expert advice to help families connect and stay safe.
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Fentanyl Quiz
Have you heard of fentanyl but are not exactly sure what it is? Here are nine questions to help you learn more about the risks of fentanyl.
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Unmasking the Dangers of Fake Pills
Ever wonder what makes counterfeit pills containing fentanyl so dangerous? Watch this five-minute video from the DEA. Source: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Unmasking the Dangers of Fake Pills Ever wonder what makes counterfeit pills containing fentanyl so dangerous? In the five-minute video, DEA chemist Joe Bozenko clearly explains the dangers. Watch the video with youth…
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One Pill Can Kill
Visit the One Pill Can Kill website by the DEA for current information about fentanyl and counterfeit prescription drugs. The One Pill Can Kill provides parents, teachers, educators, and community organizations information and awareness about fentanyl and counterfeit prescription drugs.
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The Facts about Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. Learn more about fentanyl in this fact sheet from the CDC. Source: CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of…
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Fentanyl Conversation Starters
Facts and conversation starters to help protect your kids Fueled by fentanyl, the number of overdose deaths in Oregon has soared since 2019. Many fake pills are made to look just like prescription medications. These fake pills are increasingly common, and fentanyl, an opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin, may be mixed into…