Families - As you are aware, West Virginia as well as the entire nation is facing an unprecedented Opioid and Substance Misuse Crisis which is killing our children and threatening the family unit and the very core of our society. More specifically, 6 out of 10 pills, or 60% of all pills purchased over the internet or on the street contain deadly doses of Fentanyl resulting in the needless deaths of children and adults alike. These pills are being made available by despicable drug dealers targeting our youth via social media and other means. Pocahontas County Schools is pleased to implement at no cost, the GameChanger Program One Pill Can Kill which is being offered to all middle and high schools throughout West Virginia to educate our students, parents, grandparents, and guardians about the dangers of playing Russian Roulette by purchasing counterfeit pills over the internet or from sources on the street or elsewhere. A Social Media Campaign is also being launched to further educate the students. Once students view the film, the film will be sent home via YouTube link along with a detailed Parent Tool Kit produced by GameChanger, The DEA, and The Discovery Channel and an explanation of the social media campaign. Website URL: onepill.gamechangerusa.org. The video is not yet available but we will inform our families when it does!
One Pill Can Kill
March 17, 2023