Fentanyl: An American Crisis

Tens of thousands of Americans killed every year – how do we stop this?

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 7:00 pm PDT

Illicit fentanyl is a devastating crisis in America, claiming tens of thousands of lives each year. Despite the severity of the problem, the federal government has struggled to make meaningful progress in addressing it. However, individuals and communities can take action to keep their loved ones safe and fight this scourge.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:

Ed Ternan and Matt Capelouto know first-hand just how severe this crisis is, each having lost a young adult child to a counterfeit prescription pill laced with this dangerous chemical. They shared their insights on how the crisis started, where we are now, and what can be done to address this modern chemical-based drug catastrophe.

Ed and his wife Mary co-founded Song for Charlie, a national nonprofit that produces and distributes drug education resources for young people and families. Song for Charlie is also the driving force behind the second annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day, on May 9, 2023.

Matt is president of the Drug Induced Homicide Organization. Matt and his wife Christine advocate tirelessly to advance Alexandra’s Admonition (SB44) through the California State Legislature.  Named for their late daughter, Alexandra’s Admonition would empower prosecutors to file murder charges against recidivist drug dealers who cause a death.