On the Frontlines of the Opioid Epidemic: A Community Fighting Back Sponsored by: the United States Drug Enforcement Agency and Discovery Education

Communities across the country have been greatly impacted by prescription opioid misuse. In this virtual field trip, Operation Prevention will introduce students to the residents of Huntington, West Virginia, one of the communities most affected by the opioid epidemic, to share how opioids have changed their lives. Operation Prevention

During this event, you will hear stories from survivors, community members, and those working tirelessly to make a change, students will be introduced to all facets of a community in recovery during this vital, personal look into the opioid epidemic. Some students may find this sensitive subject to be upsetting. Please respect your classmates as you witness this virtual field trip. Following the virtual lesson, please view the slides remaining on this PowerPoint. Teachers, log onto the website now. https://operationprevention.com/virtual-field-trip Operation Prevention

Wrap up Activity Let’s do an 8 question silent activity. We are going to ask a series of True/False questions. There is no right or wrong answer; we are looking for your opinion. When a question appears, choose your answer (True/False) If your answer to a question is True, please walk to the Left side of the classroom. If your answer is False, please walk and stand on the Right side of the classroom. Wrap up Activity

Remember, this is a silent activity. Please stand Remember, this is a silent activity. Please stand. Read the following statement. If you believe it to be true, stand on the Left side of the room. If you believe the statement to be false, stand on the Right side of the room. 1. Certain towns are more likely to be impacted by the prescription opioid crisis. #1 true false

2. Anyone can become addicted to prescription opioids. 3. My community is impacted by the prescription opioid crisis. 4. My school is impacted by the prescription opioid crisis. #2 – 4 true false

5. It’s okay to share prescription painkillers to help a friend who is in pain. 6. Becoming addicted to prescription opioids is a choice. 7. I know the signs to look for if someone is struggling with addiction. 8. West Virginians have a greater risk of having or experiencing addiction. #5-8 true false

What do you want to know? You may return to your seats. Now take a moment and make a list of concerns or questions you have about addiction and the opioid crisis. Your comments will help your school & counselors know how to further your knowledge and ability to choose a drug free life. Please send your comments to your counselors. What do you want to know?

websites NIDA for Teens https://teens.drugabuse.gov Alanon and Alateen , provide support for friends and family members of people with addiction https://al-anon.org/ and https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/ Partnership for Drug-Free Kids www.drugfree.org SAMHSA Treatment Services Locator (or call 1-800-662- HELP) https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ Narcotics Anonymous http://www.na.org/ websites