A Virtual Assembly for Connecticut Middle and High School
Students on Fentanyl & Opioid Awareness

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 9am - 10am

Presented by demandZero in media partnership with WVIT-TV, NBC Connecticut, the CT Drug Free is Up to Me Virtual Youth Assembly is a FREE in-school event designed to educate middle and high school students about the dangers of fentanyl, substance misuse, the benefits of healthy living, and the resources available in their communities. This interactive event was streamed into classrooms throughout Connecticut on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 9am - 10am. The program is available to stream on demand.

Be sure to check out recommendations for after the program including follow-up activities and a classroom discussion guide. You can find links to all of the resources mentioned during the program, as well as a few more, on our resources page.

Featured Presenters

  • Dee-1

    Co-Host
    Award winning Rapper, Educator, Activist, and Business Owner

  • Taylor Kinzler

    Co-Host
    Host, CT LIVE!
NBC Connecticut

  • Lisa Deane

    Founder,
    demandZERO


  • William “Juneboy” Outlaw

    Lead Violence Prevention Professional, CT Violence Intervention Program and Co-Author, Citizen Outlaw

And more! See the full program line-up of speakers.

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 9am - 10am

EDUCATION IS KEY TO PREVENTION.

The CT Drug Free Is Up To Me Virtual Youth Assembly has been specifically designed for the classroom.

  • Easy-to-view, educational and entertaining.

  • 60 minutes in length

  • Engaging content designed for Connecticut area middle and high school students

How to Watch

To ensure the best viewing experience we recommend the following:

  1. Stable internet connection and quality bandwidth.

  2. The Live stream will be available via the WVIT website. The link will also be emailed to registered classrooms prior to the live event.

  3. Test your access to the Live Stream

IMPORTANT: Confirm with your IT department that you will be able to access the Live Stream.


Still have questions? Please contact Tricia Raynard by email traynard@therendongroup.com or phone: 978-836-9548.

Register your Class today!

MYTH:

Overcoming addiction is a simply a matter of willpower. You can stop using drugs if you really want to.

FACT:

Prolonged exposure to drugs alters the brain in ways that result in powerful cravings and a compulsion to use. These brain changes make it extremely difficult to quit by sheer force of will.

Source: CT Department of Public Health