08/24/2026
Illegally made fentanyl remains a leading driver of overdose deaths in the United States, and young people continue to face risk from counterfeit pills that may look like real medication.
On August 21, National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™, public health and healthcare partners can help turn awareness into prevention by equipping parents, caregivers, schools, and youth-serving organizations with trusted information.
This year’s focus, The Power of Parents, Caregivers, and Families, reminds us that prevention can start with a conversation. Help families start conversations, share facts about counterfeit pills, expand naloxone awareness, and connect communities to prevention resources.