Song for Charlie is a national nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness about “fentapills,” counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, which pose a significant risk to young people. Founded by Ed and Mary Ternan following the loss of their son, the charity emphasizes the dangers of casual drug use and self-medication among youths aged 13-24. The organization collaborates with experts, educators, and parents to disseminate information and promote healthy coping strategies, aiming to make the casual use of prescription pills socially unacceptable.
The organization has recently released a documentary titled “The New Drug Talk,” which underscores the lethal risks associated with fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills. The documentary reveals that these counterfeit pills are often distributed through social media and can appear deceivingly safe. Highlighted in the trailer is the alarming fact that the equivalent of a classroom of high school students dies weekly from fentanyl-related overdoses in the United States. The film’s message is clear: the issue of fentanyl in the drug supply is preventable, and awareness is crucial to combating this epidemic.
Find more from www.thenewdrugtalk.org (USA, 2024)
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