Suzanne Youngkin began the “It Only Takes One” campaign in January in Roanoke, Virginia, as a pilot. Since then, parents have reported a 12% increase in awareness about the dangers and pervasiveness of fentanyl, and 55% of parents are now more likely to discuss these concerns with their children.
“By expanding this initiative statewide, we hope to ensure that every family has the resources and information needed to protect their children from this deadly threat,” Suzanne Youngkin said in a press release on Wednesday. “This campaign is about turning awareness into real action and making a lasting difference in saving lives.”
In Virginia, there have been 7,000 fentanyl overdose deaths since 2020, accounting for three-fourths of overdose deaths in the Commonwealth.
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