CLAY SOPER MEMORIAL FUND

Teen fatality from prescription drug misuse is on the rise. Beyond recreational abuse, teens struggling with stress and depression are increasingly turning to prescription drugs for self-medication. With the rise of counterfeit pills and the spread of powerful synthetic opioids like fentanyl, the risks are even more severe than in the past. The surge in deadly fentanyl overdoses among young people is particularly alarming, with many unknowingly buying fentanyl-laced pills through social media and street dealers.

 

The documentary "If They Had Known" offers crucial, life-saving information by sharing the tragic stories of Clay and Drew, two young men who lost their lives due to prescription drug misuse. At 19, Clay died from mixing prescription drugs with alcohol at a party, while Drew, at 23, succumbed to an overdose after buying Xanax online.

 

The film recounts Clay’s last night, where a mix of Xanax and alcohol led to an accidental death. Told by his friends who were there, it presents an honest account of an avoidable death. Drew’s story follows, highlighting his tragic journey from addiction to death after unknowingly purchasing fentanyl-laced Xanax on the internet.

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The challenges our teens face today are greater than ever before.   Educating and reaching teens with life-saving information regarding the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is critical to saving lives.  Our 35-minute film, combined with the Program Toolkit, sparks essential peer-to-peer conversations about these risks and equips them infomation to help save their life or the life of a friend. Join us in spreading awareness and preventing further tragedies.  "If They Had Known" is available for lease to schools and communities and is avaiilable for individual rental on AMAZON and Google Play.