Drug Prevention
Important Notice to Parents/Guardians: Synthetic Drug Awareness
Important Notice to Parents/Guardians: Synthetic Drug Awareness
Important Notice to Parents/Guardians: Synthetic Drug Awareness
In compliance with Education Code 48985.5, Pacific Grove Unified School District (PGUSD) is committed to informing families about the serious and growing dangers associated with synthetic drugs. We ask all parents and guardians to please review the following important information:
- Synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl, are extremely dangerous when not prescribed by a physician and can lead to serious health complications or death.
- Counterfeit pills may look like common prescription medications but can contain lethal substances such as fentanyl, even in small doses.
- Social media platforms are increasingly being used as a way to market and sell these dangerous substances to young people, often disguised or misrepresented.
PGUSD is dedicated to keeping students safe and informed. As part of this effort, this information is posted on the district and school websites and is included in our annual parent/guardian notifications.
What You Can Do:
- Talk to your child about the dangers of drug use, especially counterfeit pills and synthetic opioids.
- Monitor and stay engaged with your child’s online and social media activity.
- Encourage open, honest communication and let them know you are a safe person to come to with concerns.
Together, we can help keep our students informed, safe, and supported.
Flyers/More Information
Flyers/More Information
Flyers/More Information
Talk to your teen about drugs - English- Talk to your teen about drugs - Spanish
- A Parents Toolkit for Understanding Substance Use Through Middle School Years - English
- A Parents Toolkit for Understanding Substance Use Through Middle School Years - Spanish
- A Parents Toolkit for Understanding Substance Use Through High School Years - English
- A Parents Toolkit for Understanding Substance Use Through High School Years - Spanish
