<![CDATA[Song for Charlie's The New Drug Talk]]> https://www.thenewdrugtalk.org These days, any pill not from a doctor or pharmacy could be a fake made with fentanyl or other dangerous chemicals—and the new drug landscape is changing so fast that most parents don't have the information they need to talk to their kids about it—The New Drug Talk gives you that information.

The New Drug Talk provides you with the facts, the framework and the confidence to have the conversations that could protect your child's life.

Based on the acclaimed film by Song for Charlie, this five-episode audio series walks parents and caregivers through what every family needs to know about fake prescription pills made with fentanyl and other dangerous chemicals. You'll hear the real story of Charlie Ternan, whose parents turned their family's loss into a nationwide education and prevention movement. Then, guided by experts and evidence-based strategies, you'll learn how fentanyl and other synthetic chemicals have changed the drug supply, why young people are at particular risk, and how to start age-appropriate conversations with your kids, even when it feels uncomfortable. The series closes with a bonus episode designed for families to listen to together.

Whether your child is in middle school, high school or heading off to college, The New Drug Talk meets you where you are with practical, judgment-free guidance rooted in the "What to Know, What to Say, What to Do" framework. Because the old drug talk doesn't work anymore—and the new one could be the most important conversation you ever start.

The New Drug Talk is produced by Song for Charlie with support from the California Department of Health Care Services.

]]> RSS.com 2026.219.84950 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:14:32 GMT en 34316dd3-d48a-51a0-ab51-98c6af3a5552 https://media.rss.com/the-new-drug-talk/20260222_110230_e987717d77dc4daff3084dda47ddee20.jpg Song for Charlie's The New Drug Talk https://www.thenewdrugtalk.org yes Song for Charlie 2026 Song for Charlie Song for Charlie false serial 514e41e0-0dde-11f1-a73d-47a4d609b79a podcast <![CDATA[A Family's Wake-Up Call]]> Charlie Ternan was a college senior—the empathetic friend who stayed up late to listen, the guy who held his group together. On May 14, 2020, he took what he thought was a Percocet for back pain before a job interview. It was fake. Hear from Charlie's dad Ed, his sister Teresa, his girlfriend Bridget, and the housemates who found him—and understand why this could happen to anyone.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-new-drug-talk/2548964 68485eb9-27cd-4aaa-8ba1-01c0b92221cd 696 full 1 1 1 1 false Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:08:05 GMT <![CDATA[The Fentanyl Crisis Explained]]> Young people are using drugs less than they were 20 years ago—but dying more. Why? Because fake pills that look exactly like real Xanax, Oxy and Adderall have flooded the market, and they're made with fentanyl. Dr. Hadland, Dr. Zona, and other experts explain what's changed, how potent fentanyl really is, and why the old rules no longer apply.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-new-drug-talk/2548968 3a6b8eb2-d354-4675-8c4f-aaa9069d0ac8 690 full 1 1 2 2 false Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:08:28 GMT <![CDATA[Real Talk: Communication Strategies]]> You want to talk to your kid about this. But what do you actually say? This episode gives you practical scripts and approaches backed by research—lead with curiosity, not accusations; create conversations, not lectures. Experts and young advocates explain what opens doors and what shuts them down.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-new-drug-talk/2548974 fa1b1533-5660-4144-943d-37cb9eeec3be 611 full 1 1 3 3 false Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:08:59 GMT <![CDATA[Skills Over Pills: Building Resilience]]> Telling kids "don't take pills" isn't enough. They need better options when life feels overwhelming. This episode covers practical alternatives—exercise, sleep, creative outlets, asking for help—and how parents can model healthy coping in addition to talking about it.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-new-drug-talk/2548980 b5761753-0f4c-4246-8b80-8d40802b23cc 596 full 1 1 4 4 false Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:09:28 GMT <![CDATA[Bonus Episode: Listen as a Family]]> Start here if you're short on time. This episode is designed for parents and teens to listen to together—the key facts, the core message, and a conversation starter all in one. If you do nothing else, do this.

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