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Organizations hold informative event about fentanyl in Queen Creek

Posted 8/19/22

Facing Fentanyl, Southeast Valley Community Alliance and the Alexander Neville Foundation will host a public education event about the dangers of fentanyl.

The event will take place Saturday, Aug. …

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Drug Crisis

Organizations hold informative event about fentanyl in Queen Creek

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Facing Fentanyl, Southeast Valley Community Alliance and the Alexander Neville Foundation will host a public education event about the dangers of fentanyl.

The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 20 from noon-4 p.m. at Founders’ Park in Queen Creek. The program is part of the first annual National Illicit Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Sunday Aug, 21.

National Illicit Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day was established in remembrance of the loved ones who lost their lives due to illicit fentanyl poisoning and to acknowledge the devastation this drug brings to hundreds of thousands of affected family members and friends.

Advocates and educators will use Saturday’s event to raise awareness and educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl. The event will have speakers, topics and organizations. Volunteers also will distribute educational resources, free Naloxone* for overdose treatment, and free Deterra packs for medication disposal while supplies last.

The events speakers are:

  • Pinal County District Attorney Kent Volkmer
  • Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice
  • Host of Chase the Vase Brock Bevell
  • Parent Advocate Misty Terrigino 

Topics covered:

  • Illicit fentanyl and drug awareness
  • Community resources
  • Challenges specific to Queen Creek and San Tan Valley
  • Social media challenges

Local organizations in attendance will be:

  • Pinnacle Psychology
  • Victory Recovery
  • Southeast Valley Community Alliance
  • Alexander Neville Foundation