06/19/2023
TALK, THEY HEAR YOU: Conversations can have a big impact. Talk to your teen about drugs and the risk of overdosing. Recently, “rainbow” fentanyl has been found in California and throughout the U.S. This is a potentially fatal drug found in pills and powders in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes. Tips to start conversation:
1. Pick a neutral time with no distractions.
2. Be open and calm.
3. Be prepared and focus on the conversation.
4. Give teens the scientific facts and explain the reality and risks of using drugs.
5. Educate teens on naloxone including how to use it and where to get it.
6. Express your love and care.
Learn more how to talk to your teens:
SJCOpioidSafety.org
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