In an effort to correct the misinformation spread over the years about opioids, drug prevention education continues to seek to save lives with the truth.
-- In a vital effort to combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis, Thalia Ghiglia, faith liaison for the Foundation for a Drug-Free World DC Chapter, delivered presentation to Hispanic youth at a local recreation center in conjunction with local law enforcement making them aware of the dangers of fentanyl and opioids. The young attendees were empowered and equipped with facts to help them make informed decisions.
During the event, Ms. Ghiglia explained how nearly all street drugs can be laced with fentanyl, often without the buyer’s knowledge. She emphasized why fentanyl is particularly dangerous and shared alarming statistics about its potency and prevalence in counterfeit opioid painkillers.
Ms. Ghiglia emphasized, “It’s important that our young people, and their parents, understand the dangers that are present at school, on the street, and online when it comes to fake opioid painkiller pills. In the United States, there is a 50% chance that a fake painkiller will contain enough fentanyl to be deadly. Everyone needs to know about this. There are still plenty of people who have not even heard of fentanyl. We want to make sure they don’t find out the hard way.”
This initiative from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World comes as the United States continues to grapple with a devastating drug epidemic. Overdose deaths remain a leading cause of death in the country, behind heart disease and cancer. The majority of these deaths are attributed to fentanyl. However, there is encouraging news: provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests a 16.9% decrease in overdose deaths for 2024, with final figures to be confirmed later this year. This decrease is being celebrated by drug prevention groups, law enforcement, and healthcare professionals as a positive sign of progress.
Due to the seriousness of the epidemic, Purdue Pharmaceuticals recently settled lawsuits from state attorneys general worth more than $7 billion for their involvement in the addiction crisis.
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World DC Chapter has played an active role in educating people about this problem through widespread community outreach and education. Their team has staffed informational booths at events ranging from professional athletes’ sports camps to after-school programs, distributing educational materials and raising awareness about fentanyl’s dangers.
About the company: The Foundation for a Drug-Free World offers its Truth About Drugs materials, including booklets on 13 drugs, free of charge to anyone interested. Information on downloading free booklets, accessing videos, and ordering other educational materials is available at www.drugfreeworld.org. The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is a nonprofit, international drug education program sponsored by the Church of Scientology and Scientologists around the world.
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