了解风险

Join us in conversation around the dangers of fentanyl and how you can support your student.

Connect to Protect

Thursday, May 2, 2024
晚上6点至8点半
Robert Libke Public Building
1234 Linn Avenue
Oregon City, OR 97045

Conversation Moderated by: 上校. David Edwins - OCPD
Personal Story by: 米歇尔Stroh - Mother of 芬太尼 Poisoning Victim, OCSD 学校董事会 Member, Prevention Advocate

View the Short Film: The New Drug Talk

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Speakers / Panelists Include:
Ofcr. Jason Pohl - OCPD
Maureen Palaoro - Chair of Oregon City Together
Val Muggia, LCSW - OCPD
OCSD Representative

A message for students by students

The Oregon City School District students researched, 生产, and presented a message around fentanyl and its dangers.

We need to address a critical issue that's impacting our communities. 芬太尼, a highly potent synthetic drug, is making its way into counterfeit pills that are being sold as Adderall, 止疼药, 羟考酮, and Xanax on social media platforms. This is a serious problem that we can't ignore.

芬太尼 is incredibly dangerous. It's up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. And here's the thing: you can't see it, smell it, or taste it. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) estimates that 6 out of 10 fake pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. That's a scary statistic.

It's important to understand th在se aren't the same pills you'd get from a pharmacy. 芬太尼 is often smuggled across the border as a powder and then pressed into pills that look just like the real deal. But there's no quality control, and the amount of fentanyl in each pill can vary wildly. Just two tiny grains of fentanyl can be enough to cause an overdose.

Drug dealers are specifically targeting young people through social media ads. It’s almost as easy as ordering a pizza or take out on your phone. They know that pills seem more acceptable and less risky than drugs like meth or heroin. And because these pills don't have a strong odor like alcohol or marijuana, teens often think they're "safe." But the reality is that experimenting with pills is more dangerous than ever before.

It's crucial to recognize that anyone could be at risk, not just those who fit the stereotypical image of a drug user. Many young people turn to pills to cope with anxiety or other mental health issues, while others are just looking to have some fun. But in a world where one pill can kill, there's no such thing as harmless experimentation.

In Oregon City School District, we strongly believe in the power of education. By providing our students with the facts about fentanyl and reinforcing that message regularly, we can empower them to make more informed decisions. But parents, we also need your help. The lessons learned at school must be reinforced at home.

Let's work together to protect our youth from this dangerous drug. Stay informed, 了解风险, connect and talk openly with your students, and be vigilant. Together, we can make a difference and keep our communities safe.

Below is a video of the Parent Night presentation from May 23, 2023

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