Song for Charlie

Real Talk About Fake Pills

Illicit Fentanyl is dominating the drug landscape and causing record numbers of drug deaths in America, particularly among our Gen Z youth. Learn the facts about fentanyl and take empowered action to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Real Talk About Fake Pills: A Must-Watch for Teens

Fentanyl and fake pills pose a deadly risk, but awareness can save lives. Our new 20-minute film, Real Talk About Fake Pills, shares real stories and expert insights to help teens make safe, informed choices. It’s a valuable resource for schools, community groups, and peer-led efforts, sparking meaningful conversations about safety and prevention.

A Song for Charlie Production

A bilingual, narrative short film rooted in the lived realities of Latino families affected by mental health struggles and fake prescription pills, La Estrella invites audiences into a conversation about grief, safety and community healing.

Peer-to-Peer Fentanyl Education: It Starts With You

You have the power to make a difference. We have resources, tips, and support to help you lead fentanyl awareness initiatives on your campus. Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or college, you can share critical information about the dangers of fake pills and fentanyl, potentially saving lives.

The New Drug Talk For Families

Song For Charlie has created an accessible and convenient fentanyl education course that helps parents and caregivers connect with their children to have constructive conversations about the new chemical drug landscape. The course includes flexible online sections that can be completed at your own pace.

For Teens & Young Adults

You may have heard of fentanyl, but do you know enough to stay safe and protect your friends? Knowledge is power, and it’s crucial to learn about the risks of fentanyl and how it affects our communities. Together, we can be part of the solution.

The Drug Landscape Has Changed

In the illegal drug market, chemicals are way more profitable raw materials than plants. That’s why fentanyl is used to press fake prescription pills, sold deceptively as Xanax, Percocet, Oxycodone & more. It is also found in cocaine, ecstasy, heroin and meth. Drug users are frequently unaware that their drug contains fentanyl, which puts them at extremely high risk of accidental poisoning. That’s why fentanyl is involved in 79% of Gen Z drugs deaths, higher than any other age group.

In 2020, Charlie Ternan was a regular guy; a 22-year-old college senior trying to find his place in the world.

Then, Charlie made a fatal mistake. He took a pill that turned out to be a fake Percocet made of fentanyl and died. Sadly, thousands of young people have died in similar ways recently.

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