A resource site for San Diego and Imperial County Educators
A resource site for San Diego and Imperial County Educators
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Rainbow Fentanyl Alert
Rainbow Fentanyl Alert
DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans
DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans
The Drug Enforcement Administration warns the American public of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Click on the links below to find more information.
Link to the press release that details the sharp increase in fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Facts on counterfeit pills. Images detail similarities between counterfeit and legitimate pills.
Wyatt tragically passed away at age 23 after taking a pill he thought was Xanax, but was actually laced with the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl.
This is the most recent project by the ELKS DAP in collaboration with DEA. The short-form scripted episodes take a light touch look at the Awkward Conversations parents face when talking to their kids about drugs, alcohol, and making smart decisions.
Resources for Schools
Resources for Schools
Assemblies or Presentations
Assemblies or Presentations
Drug Education Curriculum
Drug Education Curriculum
No-cost science-based drug prevention units
6th-8th grade unit and 9th-12th grade unit
Designed to be used by science or health teachers in-person or virtually
Length depends on depth and duration of discussion, about 5-7 class periods. Units do not have to be taught all at once—they can be spread across several weeks
Aligned to NGSS, NHESA, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY National Standards
Posters for Schools
Posters for Schools
Drug Facts
Drug Facts
Resources for Families
Resources for Families
Overdose Prevention and Rescue
Overdose Prevention and Rescue
Unfortunately drug overdoses are increasing in our region, especially overdoses from fentanyl.
You can prepare yourself to rescue someone who overdoses, either intentionally or unintentionally, by having the life-saving opioid-reversing agent NALOXONE on-hand.
In case of overdose:
In case of overdose:
Call 911 and give naloxone
Do rescue breathing and chest compressions, and follow the 911 dispatcher's instructions
After Naloxone: Stay with the person for at least 3 hours, or until help arrives
How to identify an opioid overdose:
How to identify an opioid overdose:
The person won't wake up even if you shake them or say their name.
Breathing slows or even stops.
Lips and fingernails turn blue or grey
Skin gets pale, clammy
What is Naloxone?
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. But, naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder. Examples of opioids include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine.
Where can I get Naloxone?
Where can I get Naloxone?
Many pharmacies carry naloxone. In California, you can get naloxone from a pharmacist even if your doctor did not write you a prescription for it. It is also possible to get naloxone from community-based distribution programs, local public health groups, or local health departments, free of charge.
There are several ways for schools to obtain naloxone for their campuses. The San Diego County Office of Education has put together a toolkit outlining a variety of resources to provide instruction and guidance in that process.
Quick Clips
Use these videos to help reinforce prevention messages.
Song for Charlie
Summary: That’s what we call the millions of fake prescription pills that have flooded the market since about 2014. See, drug dealers are businesspeople, and they follow the money. As long as there is a demand for Xanax, Oxycodone, Percocet and the like, they will find the easiest, most profitable way to supply them.
Dead on Arrival
Incredibly moving stories told by parents who have lost children to fentanyl. Because fentanyl is so strong, one choice can be the difference between life and death. Learn how prolific the fentanyl problem is and how you can stay safe.
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