Enough is enough! We cannot sit back and watch as more children die from fake pills and illicit fentanyl. Kids as young as 11-years-old have died from this epidemic, and that's not including the toddlers who have accidently encountered fentanyl. This is not the time for excuses or sympathy for drug traffickers. They know exactly what they are doing when they sell these deadly substances. The days of turning a blind eye to their actions are over.

This is not about the failed War on Drugs or even addiction. This is a War on America, on your families, on your children. We cannot allow drug dealers to profit off of the deaths of our loved ones. It's time for action. It's time to demand that those who distribute these lethal substances be held accountable, that they face stronger laws and penalties for their actions.

It is the same story repeated every single day:  A parent hugs their child in the evening and says, "Goodnight" and in the morning, they discover their child dead in their bed. This story of heartbreak continues as long as nothing is done. 

We need to stand together, to fight for the safety of our communities and children and their parents' lives. It's time to send a message loud and clear: we will not tolerate the killing of children for the sake of profit.

 

Join us in this fight to stop fake pills and save lives.

 

I REPEAT:  We cannot let these criminals continue to profit from the deaths of children. We need to stand together and demand that lawmakers take action. It's time to hold these drug traffickers responsible and ensure that they face the consequences of their actions. Let's fight for justice and protect our communities from this deadly epidemic.

 

WHAT IT IS: 

Fake Pills That Are Killing Kids. Fentanyl was associated with 77% of adolescent deaths in 2021 (CDC). It causes instant death and the victims never know what hit them.

Drug Dealers Are On Social Media. Drug dealers are seeking out your kids on popular social media sites and targeting them. 

Made In Mexico. These fake pills are mixed and manufactured in Mexico by the drug cartels and are designed to look like real Xanax, Oxycodone, Adderall, Valium, Percocet, Norco, and other drugs. However, there is none of those drugs in the pills. They appear to be legitimate, but they are laced with highly addictive and potentially lethal fentanyl that cannot be mixed well or evenly. One pill can be void of fentanyl, while another from the same batch can have enough fentanyl to kill several people.

Raw Materials from China. China provides the raw materials and ships them to the cartel in Mexico to manufacture the pills.

Taking Over the Black Market.  At least 6 out of 10 pills sold by drug dealers are illicit fentanyl disguised as popular drugs (DEA). Currently, it accounts for 60% of the black market, and some estimates suggest it's closer to 100%.

Non-Discriminatory. This crisis affects families from all walks of life, races, and genders. It does not discriminate.

Delivered To Your Home. Popular food delivery services that we use every day may unknowingly deliver these drugs to your home. The drivers have no idea what is in the package they have just dropped off to your child.

Profitable.Counterfeit pills and drugs laced with fentanyl powder make drug dealers 10 times more money than manufacturing the real pill. Fentanyl is highly addictive, and your child may not even realize they are addicted to it.

Extremely Lethal. Fentanyl is extremely lethal. It causes instant death, and even a piece of a pill can be deadly. It takes only a few grains of salt worth of fentanyl to kill several adults.

Complex. This is a multifaceted problem that requires addressing each aspect, including stronger laws and penalties, and harm reduction.

Easy To Get. Kids often obtain these fake pills from social media, using emojis as code words. Or the child may get the pill from a friend for pain, stress, anxiety, or to help them sleep, but that decision may turn out to be lethal.

 

WHAT IT IS NOT: 

Just An Addict’s Problem. Kids experimenting with pills are dying the first time they try a half of a pill that they think is a Percocet, Oxycodone, Xanax, Valium, Norco, etc., when the pill they took looked just like the prescription version, but it was just lethal fentanyl and filler, like acetaminophen. One Pill Can Kill! (DEA).

Just A Homeless Problem. Yes, the homeless are affected terribly by fentanyl, but it is also killing kids.

An Overdose.  An overdose requires the consumption of a bunch of pills. A tiny corner of a fake Xanax has killed a teen. This is called fentanyl poisoning. There is no longer a long-term opportunity for addiction, it's deaths that we are fighting. It is called “Pill Roulette,” and it is only a matter of a short time before a lethal dose will be consumed.

The War On Drugs. This is not the failed War On Drugs where we want to put all drug dealers in prison. With illicit fentanyl being talked about everywhere, there is no excuse that a drug dealer didn't know the pills were laced or deadly. They know their industry! Sympathy for the drug dealer making money to provide for his family has to stop when it comes to killing another person's family to do so. Sell something else! This is not the failed War On Drugs where addiction was the biggest fear; this is a War On America where killing our children is the fatal result.

Transported By Migrants: The cartel utilizes Americans to cross the border with illicit fentanyl since Americans are less likely to get caught.

 

TAKE ACTION

We need to take action now to stop the spread of lethal fake pills and fentanyl poisoning. Kids are dying every day from this preventable tragedy. We need stronger laws and penalties to hold those who distribute these drugs accountable, as well as increased education and harm reduction efforts to prevent kids from accessing these dangerous substances in the first place.

Join us in sharing and signing this petition to demand action to stop fake pills and save lives. SHARE & SIGN!

Join the movement for justice and safer communities by supporting our Proposition ballot initiative. Our proposal calls for tougher penalties for individuals who are responsible for deaths caused by illicit fentanyl.

Even if you're not from California, your support is vital in building a nationwide movement towards accountability for those who deal in lethal drugs.

And if you are a resident of California, your participation is especially crucial in making this proposal a reality. So, let's come together and make our voices heard to protect our loved ones and communities from the deadly consequences of illicit fentanyl.