Keeping Kids Safe
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“By Your Side” SAMHSA Video
This video from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign shows the value in talking with your kids about underage use of alcohol and drugs early and often. Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and other drugs is a concern for parents. In this public service announcement video from SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”®
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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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Talking to Your Kids About Prescription Drug Abuse
As a parent of a teenager, you may have spoken to your child about illegal drugs and their harmful effects. But did you know that legally prescribed medicines are also a cause of concern? Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)