Have the
conversation
The most
powerful
weapon in
the war on
fentanyl
is a story.
The power of a story
Jack’s story is powerful because it’s relatable. It connects with young people who think nothing bad could ever happen to them and who are oblivious to how lethal recreational drugs and knockoff medications have become. Hearing about Jack– someone just like them who made one bad, deadly decision– creates a deeper, lasting impact.
How to Have the Conversation
Relatable stories drive life-saving discussion – and choices. Here’s help so you can have the most impactful and direct dialogue about fentanyl with your family.
“Because of what you shared, we have had a few very deep conversations about situations that might arise in college and how he could navigate them… I am not sure it would have been as easy to discuss otherwise.”
Why right now?
Most parents are completely blind to the prevalence of casual drug use. They think that an “overdose” is an addict’s problem and “it won’t happen to our family.” But all it takes is your loved one thinking they’re taking a prescription Percocet® – and it’s a fake containing fentanyl.
When many of us hear of an “overdose” we assume the victim was an addict. But how can it be an overdose, when they didn’t even know they were taking it? When they may not have ever even heard of fentanyl or know that it could be in the pill in their very hand? That’s why it’s imperative that you tell them.
Spreading Jack’s
story can save lives
We are proof that fentanyl poisoning can happen to anyone. So many of Jack’s friends (and he had many) were deeply affected by his death. It made this threat vividly real, and it’s changing behaviors. Get to know our outstanding student and rising star – taken forever by fentanyl.
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Fentanyl Facts
In 2025, the DEA seized enough fentanyl to potentially kill 369 million Americans.
5 out of 10 fake prescription pills contain enough fentanyl to kill.
As little as two mg of fentanyl (about the size of five grains of salt) can stop a person’s breathing in minutes.
It’s impossible to tell if a drug contains fentanyl just by looking at it.
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