SFLO Alliance in the Community

Miami-Dade County Public Schools launched a district-wide Fentanyl Awareness Campaign to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl, counterfeit pills, and overdose prevention. The initiative includes school assemblies, Narcan training, and personal stories from families affected by fentanyl-related losses, helping students make informed and safe choices.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools launched a fentanyl awareness campaign to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl, counterfeit pills, and overdose prevention. The program includes school assemblies, Narcan training, and education on how social media can expose teens to dangerous drugs, with the goal of reaching more than 50,000 students across the district.

South Florida is facing growing challenges with healthcare access, opioid misuse, and youth substance use. This series explores how factors like healthcare and education impact health outcomes through expert insights and real-life stories. Join us as we share practical tools, healthy coping strategies, and pathways to building stronger, healthier communities.

South Florida school districts are expanding fentanyl education efforts to help students and families understand the dangers of counterfeit pills and the growing overdose crisis among teens. The article highlights how fentanyl is increasingly being found in pills sold through social media and other unofficial sources, often without users realizing it. Community organizations and school partners are providing student assemblies, overdose prevention education, and naloxone (Narcan) training to raise awareness and help save lives.

 The opioid epidemic is something that is only getting worse in our community. It is time for action. If you or anyone you know is interested in working with Project Opioid Broward reach out to Lisa Keeler at lkeeler@sfloalliance.org 

Narcan, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, recently became available over the counter, expanding access to this lifesaving tool. It discusses the growing impact of fentanyl, which is often mixed into counterfeit drugs and has contributed to a sharp rise in overdose deaths nationwide. The report also features harm-reduction efforts such as Narcan vending machines and community education programs, including Project Opioid South Florida's work to increase awareness and provide free Narcan to residents.

A new study found that fentanyl-related deaths among children under five have increased significantly, raising concerns about the growing impact of the opioid crisis on young people. Community leaders and organizations, including Project Opioid, are working to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, particularly counterfeit pills sold through social media that often target teens and young adults. The article emphasizes the importance of education, prevention, and open communication with children to help reduce overdose deaths and save lives.