FENTANYL IS HERE
This deadly opioid is now in illicit and recreational drugs across Virginia. Protect Virginians from overdose. Commit to conversation. Save a life.
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Friday, October 25, 2024
It Only Takes One Aims to Defeat the Fentanyl Crisis With $1 Million General Assembly Funding Through 2026
Monday, October 21, 2024
First Lady Suzanne Youngkin Flags Need to Help Young People at the Right Time
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Fentanyl Families Ambassador Program Introduced Under Expansion of Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin's It Only Takes One Initiative
"It's not just in certain neighborhoods"
Burnic Sprouse warns of the growing fentanyl crisis
Experiencing the loss of a loved one to a drug overdose, particularly from fentanyl, left Burnic Sprouse feeling purposeless. Now serving as the Director of Men's Programs at True Recovery RVA, he reflects on his transformation from incarceration to recovery. The fentanyl crisis is a problem everywhere.
"The most horrific drug"
Denise Thomas-Brown hopes to spare families from fentanyl related loss
An increasing number of individuals are being impacted by Fentanyl. This is a trend we must reverse. Denise Thomas-Brown's nephew, Adam, struggled with mental illness and ultimately lost his life to a fentanyl overdose. There was hope for Adam, and there is hope for you. No parent should have to mourn the loss of a child, like Brown's family has.
"Communicate with your kids"
Rev. Brenda Rowe shares her personal loss due to Fentanyl poisoning
Rev. Brenda Rowe lost her grandson to accidental fentanyl poisoning in 2023. It can happen in a moment. It can happen to anyone. Her message is one of awareness, communication, and honestly. Have a conversation with a young person in your life.