(For Classroom Implementation — Grades 7–12)

Program Overview

The National Awareness & Prevention 101 (NAP101) Online Program is designed to educate middle and high school students about the dangers of fentanyl, how to recognize an overdose, and how to respond appropriately in an emergency.
The program equips young people with the skills to understand the opioid epidemic, prevent substance misuse, and potentially save lives by teaching how to administer naloxone (Narcan).

Target Audience: Grades 7–12
Duration: 60–90 minutes (adjustable)
Delivery Format: Classroom-based, with interactive discussions, videos, and hands-on demonstrations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the dangers of fentanyl and other opioids.
• Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, including fentanyl-related overdose.
• Learn how to respond using naloxone (Narcan).
• Understand prevention and harm-reduction strategies to avoid fentanyl exposure.

Unit Breakdown

Unit 1 — Introduction to Fentanyl (15–20 minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Define fentanyl and understand its extreme potency.
• Identify how fentanyl differs from and surpasses other opioids in danger.

Content Highlights:

• What Is Fentanyl?
  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50–100× stronger than morphine. Though used medically for severe pain, illicit fentanyl is frequently mixed into street drugs—making it especially deadly.
• Why Fentanyl Is Dangerous:
  Even micro-amounts can cause overdose. Counterfeit pills and powders often contain hidden fentanyl.
• Fentanyl in Communities:
  Use current local or national statistics to illustrate prevalence and consequences.

Suggested Activity:
📺 Show a short news clip or NAP101 educational video about fentanyl’s rise in youth overdoses.

Unit 2 — Recognizing an Overdose (20 minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Identify signs of opioid or fentanyl overdose.
• Learn the immediate steps for emergency response.

Content Highlights:

• Warning Signs:
  • Unresponsive or unconscious
  • Slow, irregular, or stopped breathing
  • Blue lips or fingertips
  • Cold, clammy skin
  • Pinpoint pupils
• Response Steps:

1. Call 911 immediately and state “suspected overdose.”
2. Administer naloxone (if available).
3. Begin CPR if trained and breathing has stopped.
4. Stay with the person until emergency responders arrive.

Activity:
🎭 Role-play exercise where students simulate calling 911 and using naloxone.

Unit 3 — Naloxone (Narcan) Training (25–30 minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how naloxone works to reverse an overdose.
• Demonstrate correct administration technique.

Content Highlights:

• What Is Naloxone?
  A non-addictive, fast-acting medication that blocks opioid effects on the brain, restoring normal breathing.
• How It Works:
  Temporarily reverses overdose effects, sometimes requiring multiple doses for fentanyl.
• Administration Steps:
  • Use nasal spray (Narcan).
  • Insert into one nostril and press the plunger firmly.
  • If no response after 2–3 minutes, give a second dose.

Activity:
💡 Hands-on demonstration using training naloxone kits; allow students to practice.

Unit 4 — Prevention and Staying Safe (15–20 minutes)

Learning Objectives:

• Learn strategies to prevent exposure to fentanyl.
• Develop healthy coping tools to resist peer pressure.

Content Highlights:

• Avoid illicit or unknown pills; use prescriptions only from trusted medical sources.
• Discuss fentanyl test strips and safe-use practices for awareness.
• Explore healthy stress management: sports, art, talking to trusted adults.

Activity:
💬 Group discussion about peer influence, stress, and real-world decision-making.

Interactive Components

1. Scenario-Based Role-Play: Simulate an overdose response.
2. Naloxone Demonstration: Guided student practice using dummy kits.
3. Group Reflection: Encourage open conversation in a judgment-free zone.
4. Knowledge Quiz: 5-question comprehension check (included below).

Assessment Tools

• Formative: Observe students during role-plays and discussion.
• Summative: End-of-lesson quiz and reflection responses.
• Reflective: Encourage journal entries or peer-group debriefing.

Resources

• Handouts on fentanyl, overdose signs, and naloxone access.
• Naloxone practice kits or ONEbox® demonstration units.
• QR-linked materials for local treatment, counseling, and support networks.

Program Conclusion

The NAP101 Curriculum empowers students to recognize and respond to fentanyl risks with confidence and compassion.
By teaching life-saving skills and practical prevention, this initiative supports healthier, safer school communities.