Fentanyl Awareness is Saving Lives at Schools and Beyond

Teens Are Facing the Fentanyl Crisis Head-On

At Mountainside High School in Oregon, the fentanyl crisis is more than a news story—it’s personal. In one classroom, health teacher Jenn Hicks works to raise awareness through open conversations and education, inspired by the tragic loss of one of her students. In that same class, senior Maddy Redding took her grief after losing her uncle and turned it into action by launching a TikTok campaign to educate peers. Another student, Tyler Heinrich, faced fentanyl during a football injury and knew to question it—thanks to Hicks’ class.

These efforts reflect a growing urgency nationwide. According to students' public service video, in 2022, an average of 22 high schoolers died each week from fentanyl. That’s one classroom lost every seven days.

Methadone Treatment Matters More Than Ever

While education and prevention are essential, treatment remains the lifeline for those already struggling. This is where Denver Recovery Group clinics make a critical difference. As communities battle rising fentanyl overdose rates, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using methadone provides a proven, life-saving solution.

Methadone, administered under medical supervision, helps reduce cravings, manage opioid withdrawal, and support long-term recovery. At Denver Recovery Group, treatment is compassionate, evidence-based, and personalized for each patient.

Find a Methadone Clinic Near You

To expand access to fentanyl addiction treatment, Denver Recovery Group operates multiple clinics across Colorado:

• Summit County (Coming Soon)
• Montrose Clinic
• Glenwood Springs Clinic
• Central Clinic
• Colorado Springs Clinic
• Northglenn Clinic
• Lakewood Clinic
• Boulder Clinic
• Littleton Clinic
• Aurora Clinic
• Craig/Steamboat Springs (Coming Soon)
• Durango (Coming Soon)
• Breckenridge (Coming Soon)
• Denver Clinic

Every community deserves access to quality care. Denver Recovery Group is dedicated to providing opioid treatment and reducing the harms of the ongoing crisis.

Don’t Wait to Get Help

If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) or needs help understanding treatment options, reach out today. The impact of fentanyl can be deadly, but treatment offers a path to recovery.

🔗 Learn more about our services at Denver Recovery Group.