Natural High Fentanyl Toolkit

66.5% of 12th graders still don’t think it’s very risky to try a prescription narcotic
(codeine, Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet).

  • That’s alarming—because just one pill can be deadly.
  • The pills they’re getting aren’t from doctors.
  • Teens don’t grasp the danger.
  • These life-saving conversations can’t be one-and-done.
  • They need to happen now, again, and again.

 

This toolkit is here to help. It gives you everything you
need to educate yourself and your teens.

Watch
Step #1

watch & Discuss these videos

Here’s how to make the most of the videos:

These four videos will spark important conversations with kids ages 11+. Watch them over time – whether over days or weeks – to reinforce the message and make it stick. Watch, discuss, revisit because repetition is key to learning.

The Fentanyl Crisis – A Family’s Story (20 min)

Watch this first to understand the emotional toll and the reality of the crisis. A deeply moving story about the devastating impact of fentanyl on families.


  • Watch 20 min
    Download
  • Discuss Use these questions to guide your discussion
    Discuss Questions

The Faces of Fentanyl (2 min)

A powerful reel showing young people who lost their lives to fentanyl. Seeing the faces and hearing their stories makes the risk real.

Stop the spiral (3 min)

A look at how experimenting with pills can lead to addiction. Helping young people understand how quickly things can spiral.

  • Watch 3 min 40 sec
  • Discuss Use these questions to guide your discussion
    Discuss Questions

What You Need to Know – a version for teens (6 min)

A shorter version of the first video that reinforces the key takeaways. This is a great follow-up to make sure the message sticks.

Get Naloxone
Step #2

Get naloxone. Be prepared.

Naloxone is a life-saving medication (nasal spray) that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose. It won’t harm anyone who hasn’t overdosed.

Carrying naloxone means you’re prepared to help in an emergency – it doesn’t mean you use drugs.

In many overdose deaths, a bystander was present. If they had carried naloxone and known how to use it, lives could have been saved. You can be prepared.

Naloxone is available over-the-counter, online, and even for free in many locations. Use this map to find it near you.

Learn How to Use Naloxone

Learn the signs of an opioid overdose and how to respond quickly. Watch the video below to learn how.

For educators
Step #4

The Fentapill Lesson: A Structured Approach for Educators

The Fentapill Lesson is a ready-to-use, classroom-friendly resource designed to help
educators take a more formal approach to teaching students about the dangers of fentanyl
and counterfeit pills.
Designed for use in health classes, advisory periods, or prevention programs, this lesson gives
educators the tools to present the facts, spark thoughtful discussions, and empower students
to make informed choices.

Fentapill Lesson

 

  • Fentapill fact sheet
  • “What is a fentapill” short video from partner
  • Script on fentanyl for students to read aloud
  • Discussion questions
  • Engaging Kahoot! or printable quiz
  • Parent send-home resource on fentanyl

Download Here


#1: Fentanyl PSA Lesson

The most important thing you can do right now is watch this 6-minute life-saving video with your kids or students.

Step 1: Watch

Fentanyl PSA Lesson

Ways to Watch

Step 2: Discuss

  • What did you learn about fentanyl?
  • What would you say to a friend of yours who is planning on trying a substance that might be laced with fentanyl?
  • What would you say to a friend of yours who offers you a substance they swear is safe?
  • What could you do to share the film and this message with your circle of friends?

Download Questions Here

Downloadable resources

Fentanyl Facts Poster


Download

Fentapill Facts Poster


Download

Guide For Parents/Caregivers


Download

More Fentanyl Resources

Check out our additional life-saving resources and printable posters (English and Spanish) on fentanyl.

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It’s more than watching a short film.
Ongoing conversations help teens make healthy choices.

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I absolutely love the Natural High series and use it for my 5th and 6th grades during the month of October. My 6th grade teachers enjoyed it so much, and the kids absolutely love them.  It has been an integral part of drug awareness and trying to make a life-long impact on our students.

Cheryl, School Counselor

Thanks again for the valuable resources. I’ll be using them throughout the year because my students enjoyed the Red Ribbon Week videos so much. Glad to partner with Natural High to make a positive impact on our children!

Christina, Reading Specialist Educator

I have been searching for videos to show teens for years. This is beyond impressive – I showed my two teenage kids and they shared it with their friends. It really got to them. Real facts and with emotion. I am beyond grateful to you. Keep them coming – you are saving lives! Thank you.

Macarena, Parent

I have my students create a natural high presentation of their own. Thank you for putting together these materials. I have used them in my middle school and high school health classes for the past 10 years or so.

Mark, Teacher

We had a productive talk, watched the video, and talked a bit more.  My son (age 13) was engaged in the video and we stopped it a few times to discuss and explain different things. It was also really helpful to my husband and I in educating us on fentanyl and teen drug use. The Natural High website is an excellent resource that we will continue to go back to in order to keep the conversation going!

Shawn, Parent

We showed several of your videos during RRW to our middle school students.  We received a lot of positive responses from teachers and students. I have been showing your videos for 15 years. I appreciate everything you have done to promote a drug free lifestyle to students.

Tim, School Counselor