Four Common Beliefs Parents Have About Fentanyl That Put Their Teens and Young Adults At Risk For OverdoseFour Common Beliefs Parents Have About Fentanyl That Put Their Teens and Young Adults At Risk For Overdose
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Brenda Zane debunks four dangerous myths about fentanyl and offers crucial advice for protecting your kids.
32:58•23 Dec 2021
Four Misconceptions About Fentanyl That Could Endanger Your Child
“Kids Today are definitely more aware of opioids and when they steer away from those, which means they're steering away from Oxycontin or percocet or heroin. A pill that looks like a legal prescription opioid might be the thing that gives kids that false sense of safety, especially younger tween and teens who are new to substance use.”
Imagine discovering that the pills in your teen's backpack aren't what they seem. In this episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda Zane tackles the critical issue of fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid that's often disguised as other drugs. Brenda dives into four common but dangerous beliefs parents hold about fentanyl and explains why these misconceptions could be putting their children at risk.
She emphasizes the importance of having honest conversations with kids about the reality of fentanyl, which can be fatal even in tiny amounts. With over 275 lives lost daily to fentanyl overdoses, Brenda doesn't hold back in her urgent message. She shares practical tips for parents, like recognizing the signs of fentanyl use, utilizing Narcan to reverse overdoses, and keeping a close eye on social media and peer influences.
This episode is a wake-up call for parents to educate themselves and take proactive steps to protect their children from this hidden killer.
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