Keep it calm and brief. Explain that today's counterfeit pills bought online or from friends often contain fentanyl, and that one pill can be deadly — there is no safe 'just trying it once.' Ask what they have seen, listen without lecturing, and make clear they can always call you for a ride or for help with no punishment. Tell them where naloxone is kept at home and how to use it.
How to talk to your teen about fentanyl
One honest conversation about the one-pill risk.