Parents of poisoned sons warn of deadly 'fentapill' danger
Jennifer and Jon Epstein talked to KATU about the death of their son, Cal, from accidental fentanyl poisoning.
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Song for Charlie is a family-run nonprofit charity dedicated to raising awareness about ‘fentapills’ — fake pills made of fentanyl.
REAL TALK ABOUT FAKE PILLS
Fentanyl has changed the game. Fake ‘fentapills’ are everywhere. You can’t trust any pill you get online, on social media or from a friend. Period.
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CHARLIE'S STORY
Charlie died after taking a single Percocet, or so he thought. It turns out the pill Charlie took was a FAKE; a realistic counterfeit made of fentanyl.
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Growing up in our fast-paced world is stressful. Song for Charlie is a family-run, nonprofit charity that encourages young people to choose healthy coping strategies over self-medication. We empower students to learn and share knowledge by providing research tools and promoting peer-to-peer learning programs.
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What is a "Fentapill"?
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The stress you feel is real. Learning to manage it in healthy ways is an essential life skill. We have to be careful these days. Let’s explore your options and find a strategy that works for you.
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Our first task is to inform our students and parents of the fentanyl epidemic and how fake fentapills have changed the game. We need to take self-medication off the table. We also need to offer healthier alternatives for coping with stress and anxiety. We’re here to help you develop the resources you need.
