The facts about opioid and other drug use:

√ 1 4% of high school students report having misused prescription opioids. (CDC)

√ Among persons aged 14-18, overdose deaths increased 94% from 2019 to 2020, and 20% from 2020 - 2021. (CDC)

√ Fentanyl was in involved in 84% of drug overdose deaths from 2019 - 2021 (CNBC)

underage opioid drug use

YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE

Talk to your kids early and often about the dangers of drug use.

One bad decision can change a life.

opioids and drugs

Learn about the dangers of opioid and drug use

Discussion Resources for Parents - Opioids & Other Drugs

  • Talking with child about opioids

    Talking with your child about opioids (SAMHSA)

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  • What parents need to know about opioids

    Opioids - What Parents Need to Know (drug free.org)

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  • Parents talk about opioids

    What Every Parent Needs to Know About Fake Pills (DOJ)

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  • teens take opioids

    Should Your Teen Take that Opioid Prescription? (getsmartaboutdrugs.gov)

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