NEO’s goal is singular: Inform students about lethal fentanyl so they never experiment with pills.
The new drug talk educates teens about pills made with fentanyl through an engaging 20-minute conversation.
Engaging
Our presentation captures every student’s attention, from beginning to end.
Interactive
Our presentation calls on specific students and asks for volunteers.
Educational
Students learn about the dangers of counterfeit pills made with lethal fentanyl.
The Problem
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin that is taking the lives almost 200 Americans every single day. Out of the entire nation, the state of Florida had the second highest number of overdose deaths in 2021. Fentanyl is a killer without prejudice. It doesn’t care whether its victims are wealthy or poor, young or old, conservative or liberal. Fentanyl takes lives indiscriminately and ruthlessly, leaving a wake of tragedy and devastation in its path. Despite teen drug use decreasing, drug overdose deaths among people ages 18 to 24 have never been higher. Ordinary teens, who believe they are taking genuine brand-name prescription pills, are being killed by counterfeit ones made with fentanyl that are being distributed on apps like Snapchat and are indistinguishable from legitimate ones, even to seasoned DEA special agents.
Our Approach
NEO educates teens across Florida about counterfeit pills made with fentanyl with a new approach: interactive, high-impact 20-minute presentations for students, by young people and for young people. These engaging presentations will leave students informed and warned about fentanyl. Armed with this knowledge, students will know to never experiment with pills.
Want to bring NEO to your community?
NEO brings the new drug talk to students of all ages and backgrounds. We present before school assemblies, church services, youth groups, or parent groups. If you’d like to bring the new drug talk to your community, reach out here: