Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world!
~Nelson Mandela
Welcome to We the People Understanding Substance Abuse! We are a 501 (c)3 nonprofit foundation dedicated to educating communities on the keys to awareness and prevention of first-time and continual abuse of drugs and alcohol. Our purpose is to honor the memory of our loved ones lost to substance, alcohol abuse, particularly fentanyl poisoning by engaging our communities, especially our young children, with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed life-extending decisions. We aim to empower children, parents, and educators to recognize the risks associated with substance abuse and enable them to make choices that prioritize their health and well-being.
Our goal is to put an end to the generational cycle of addiction and premature death in our adolescents and youth by promoting healthy, life extending choices through our multi faceted educational efforts.
Pre-teen
Preventing drug use in pre-teens requires a collaborative effort from parents, caregivers, educators, and communities.
Teenagers
Empowering teenagers with knowledge, support, and positive influences equips them to make informed decisions and resist the allure of drugs.
Young Adults
By empowering young adults with knowledge, fostering resilience, and promoting a drug-free lifestyle, we can build a generation that makes informed choices.
Everyday approximately 5,000 adolescents, and youth experience first-time use of opiate painkillers, most of which contain a lethal dose of fentanyl, resulting in a projected loss of human life of an unknown magnitude. The financial cost of this preventable crisis is expected to exceed $1,500,000,000,000 dollars per year prior to 2027. The statistics surrounding fentanyl poisoning among adolescents, and youth are alarming. Fentanyl deaths as young as 1 year old to 14 have increased by 1,400%, and among 18-45 year olds have increased by 1,000%.
Do you know someone who needs help, but you're not sure what to do?
Remember, helping someone with addiction is a process that requires patience, empathy, and support. It’s essential to respect their autonomy while offering guidance and assistance in accessing appropriate treatment options. Encouraging them to seek professional help and connecting them with support networks can greatly increase their chances of overcoming addiction and reclaiming their life.
