As the opioid crisis continues to impact communities, having honest and informed conversations with our kids has never been more important. But how do you approach such a sensitive and potentially overwhelming topic? In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Carla Douglin, founder of the Safety Net Solutions Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to harm reduction, and a certified opioid overdose and Naloxone trainer. Carla brings her extensive knowledge to help parents navigate one of the toughest conversations—talking to their kids about opioids. 

 

They’ll dive into practical strategies for discussing the dangers of fentanyl, the rise of fake pills, and the life-saving importance of Narcan. If you're unsure of how to approach this sensitive yet critical topic, this conversation is packed with essential tips to empower and protect your family.

In this episode you will discover:

 

• How drugs can affect a community can affect a family.

• The access that kids have to drugs.

• Why is it important for parents to discuss opioid safety with their children specially in this changing environment?

• Why so many parents shy away from having  this important talk with their kids?

• Being a learner rather than a lecturer when you're discussing drugs with kids.

• Using of role playing to teach kids how to handle situation. How to do it and why is it effective?

• Key facts about fentanyl and fake pills that every parent should communicate to their kids?

• Other resources or tools to learn more about opioids, safety and or how to talk to their kids about it.

• And many more!

 

Learn more about Carla:

 

Website: https://www.snsifoundation.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snsifoundation/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561437370726

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snsifoundation/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlaedouglin

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@snsifoundation?si=pc2eUUa7YYRdJSZw

 

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