Bring the Movement to Your Campus—on NFAD or Any Day

While fentanyl deaths have recently declined from record highs, nearly half of teens remain unaware of the deadly risks from counterfeit prescription pills. Educators and student leaders play a vital role in protecting young lives through education and peer support. And while NFAD is officially observed on April 29th, we support you in taking action whenever works best for your campus.

For Educators

Real Talk About Fake Pills brings vital fentanyl awareness directly to students through a powerful 20-minute film developed with medical experts and youth educators. Our accompanying discussion guide and classroom materials help foster important conversations about safety.

Virtual Screening and Panel Discussion of "Real Talk About Fake Pills"

Date: April 29, 2025

Time: 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

Learn how to bring lifesaving fentanyl education to students. This session includes a screening of Real Talk About Fake Pills (20 minutes), followed by implementation strategies and a Q&A with education experts.

Topics Covered:

Presenting the film in your classroom
Using the lesson plan
Implementing the peer-to-peer program
Resources for ongoing education

Speakers:

Armand King, Director of Program Development, Walk With Me Impact
Christopher Pepper, Award-Winning Educator, Editor of TeenHealthToday.com, Co-author of Talk To Your Boys
Amelia Whalen, Wellness Coordinator, Las Lomas High School

Moderator: Laura Didier, Director of Outreach, Song for Charlie

Who Should Attend: Teachers, administrators, superintendents, student leaders, and more.

For Student Groups

Talk to Your Community. Check with campus leaders about screening the Real Talk About Fake Pills short film on campus followed by a discussion using our guide.

Try Tabling. Grab posters, flyers and postcards for your booth. Use them to share info and start conversations with your classmates.

Choose Another Activity. Plan an event or campaign that works for your community. Visit Song for Charlie's Peer to Peer program for more ideas, including opportunities to become a peer mentor and lead fentanyl awareness efforts on your campus.

Spread the Word

Use our promotional materials and social media prompts to get the word out.

Spread the Word

Sample video scripts

"Do you know where your pill or powder came from? Unless you got it from a pharmacy or your doctor, it could contain a lethal dose of fentanyl. Protect yourself and your friends by learning the facts and spreading the word at fentanylawarenessday.org." #NoRandomPills

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"Fentanyl is used to make fake pills disguised as Oxycontin, Percocet and Xanax. You can’t fix real stress with fake pills. Take action and help your friends find the support they really need. For more information head to fentanylawarenessday.org." #NoRandomPills

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"Fentanyl is 50X stronger than heroin and present in many drugs (pills and powders) we might come across online, on campus and on the street. You don’t know what you don’t know. Spread the word and find more resources at fentanylawarenessday.org." #JustSayKNOW

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