Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a major problem in Stanislaus County. Fake "fentapills" are everywhere. These are imitation prescription pills made with fentanyl - a synthetic opioid 100x stronger than morphine. Just 2 mg of fentanyl, the equivalent of a couple grains of sand, is a lethal dose. Imitation pills are often found with several times that amount, and ONE PILL CAN KILL in minutes.

Unless a drug is prescribed by a licensed medical professional and dispensed by a legitimate pharmacy, you can't know if it’s fake or legitimate.

Depression, anxiety, and pain are real problems, but self-prescribed narcotics aren't the answer.

If you or someone you love is using self-prescribed drugs, or contemplating using self-prescribed drugs, it's time to get help. Speak to your doctor, school counselor, or another trusted adult.

E-Cigarettes

The use of e-cigarettes by middle school and high school students has skyrocketed in recent years. The tobacco industry is using flavors and tech devices to hook kids on nicotine. Many of these devices use nicotine salts, a more potent type of nicotine, that causes addiction fast.

Nicotine can damage the brain, increase anxiety, cause mood swings and irritability, and lead to other substance abuse.

Here are some statistics that demonstrate the scale of the problem we face, from Flavors Hook Kids:

The average age of youth and young adults who try smokeless tobacco, like chew or snus, for the first time is 16.
Teens who vape are 3x more likely than non-vapers to become daily cigarette smokers.
Marijuana vaping among youth has increased by 58% in a single year.
Teens are nearly 7x more likely to vape nicotine than adults.
96% of kids who vape use flavors.
In the last 2 years, vaping has increased by 218% among middle schoolers and 135% among high schoolers.
Youth and young adult vaping is associated with 5 – 7x greater risk of testing positive for COVID-19.

Waterford USD Prevention Programs

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE PROGRAM

The Friday Night Live (FNL) program builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth development which engages young people as active leaders and resources in their communities.

The program is designed to bring young people and adults working together in partnership to take on issues facing youth today such as underage drinking, drugs, tobacco, youth voice in the community, etc.

Waterford High School has an active Friday Night Live program. Contact Student Assistance Specialists, Mary Horning, for more information or to get involved in the program.

PHAST PROGRAM

PHAST— pronounced "fast"— is a youth coalition dedicated to Protecting Health And Slamming Tobacco by organizing peer education and advocacy projects in schools and communities across Stanislaus County. PHAST is the youth development vehicle that empowers youth, helps youth use their voice, ensures lasting change in our community and creates the next generation of nicotine-free advocates.

Waterford High School and Waterford Jr High have active PHAST programs. Contact Student Assistance Specialists, Mary Horning, for more information or to join the programs.

COMMITTED PROGRAM

The COMMITTED Code of Conduct sets behavioral standards to assist youth in making good decisions. It also sets clear and consistent boundaries for participation in co-curricular activities and athletics. There are six main components that teach us how to reach our greatest potential for both academics and athletics: Mental Health, Nutrition and Hydration, Sleep, Training and Recovery for athletes, Character/Leadership, and Chemical Health (Substance Use Education and Prevention).

Waterford High School has an active Committed program. Contact Student Assistance Specialists, Mary Horning, for more information or to join the program.

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