A North Texas family, alongside the DEA, is raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl following the death of a high school junior earlier this month due to fentanyl poisoning. The tragedy has sparked discussions on the necessity of drug-prevention programming for teenagers, emphasizing the importance of educating them on the risks of substance use while also providing them with tools for self-protection. Authorities, including the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, are urging parents to discuss the lethal risks of fentanyl with their children, using the hashtag #OnePillKills. Additionally, there's a call for the enforcement of the Tobacco Control Act, highlighting the need for the FDA and DOJ to prevent minors from accessing unauthorized vapes, a measure aimed at combating another facet of the substance abuse problem among youth.
“I hope to God they are listening and this is approved, and a lot of good will come of this,” said the mother of a teen who died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. https://t.co/uSxFl2n3ra
The Tobacco Control Act clearly outlines public health requirements for tobacco products to enter the market. The cops on the beat — FDA & DOJ — need to use their tools to prevent children from getting hooked on unauthorized vapes. This health threat can’t continue.
Protect your kids from an accidental overdose. Talk to them about the dangers of deadly fentanyl. Help them stay safe, visit: https://t.co/j3lGidcnPe #OnePillKills https://t.co/VJtF7zsk3w
Opinion | Drug-prevention programming can still tell teens they shouldn’t use substances while equipping them with the tools to protect themselves if they do. Teens need this knowledge before more young lives are tragically lost. https://t.co/GeuEw282ZW
A North Texas family and the DEA hope to raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl after a high school junior died from fentanyl poisoning earlier this month. https://t.co/PwRnWMQsUN https://t.co/PwRnWMQsUN