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Prevention Check-Up - Discover your child's risk and protective factors
⚡Quick Facts
2026 Shift: According to a recent JAMA report, monthly opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by nearly 50% between late 2023 and 2025.
The Lethal Dose: Despite the decline, the supply remains unpredictable. A lethal dose of fentanyl is still roughly 2 milligrams—comparable to just two grains of salt.
The "Hidden" Risk: In 2025, DEA laboratory testing revealed that 7 out of every 10 fake prescription pills seized contained a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl.
New Additives: Modern illicit fentanyl is increasingly mixed with Xylazine (a veterinary sedative) and Medetomidine, which do not respond to Narcan, making immediate medical intervention more critical than ever. (Note: always administer Naloxone, fentanyl may still be present.)
⚖️ Tennessee Laws & Consequences
🎯 Choose Your Action
2-Minute Home Safety Audit
Are all prescription opioids (hydrocodone, oxycodone), stimulants (Adderall), and benzodiazepines (Xanax) in a locked cabinet or lockbox? Sullivan County residents can contact the Coalition if they need a lockbox.
Do you have expired or unused pills from a past surgery or dental visit? Place them in a Ziploc bag for a Drop Box trip today.
Are purses or bags left in common areas? Many teens report their first exposure to pills came from a relative's purse.
Start the Dialogue
Learn enough to start the conversation. Remember, you don't need to know it all. A dialogue is ongoing and two-sided.
See our Conversation page for ideas, including how to get our conversation cards.
Watch our 30-second video to understand why this conversation is important
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Visit Naloxone-Saves.org to learn more about how to prevent an opioid overdose
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