APS overdose at Wakefield

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Quite honestly why not just pre-emptively shift to a clear backpack policy for the whole district? What would it hurt? It would provide greater clarity and transparency, create less room for contraband objects to be carried in, and be done collectively as a whole vice in reaction to events, etc. like is happening in Newport News. Just be proactive rather than reactive. I understand it might not be popular, but, I think safety should trump popularity.

What problem does that solve?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Quite honestly why not just pre-emptively shift to a clear backpack policy for the whole district? What would it hurt? It would provide greater clarity and transparency, create less room for contraband objects to be carried in, and be done collectively as a whole vice in reaction to events, etc. like is happening in Newport News. Just be proactive rather than reactive. I understand it might not be popular, but, I think safety should trump popularity.

What problem does that solve?

Do you think it makes it easier or harder to bring contraband weapons or drugs into the school if a backpack is see through? Not saying it makes it impossible, but, easier or harder?

[Anonymous]

If a pill is laced with fentanyl, I think someone who mistakenly takes it should be considered a victim of poisoning, not ODing.

When someone ODs, they take too much of a drug they intended to take. '

When someone is poisoned, they are given a harmful dose of a drug they had no intention of taking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Quite honestly why not just pre-emptively shift to a clear backpack policy for the whole district? What would it hurt? It would provide greater clarity and transparency, create less room for contraband objects to be carried in, and be done collectively as a whole vice in reaction to events, etc. like is happening in Newport News. Just be proactive rather than reactive. I understand it might not be popular, but, I think safety should trump popularity.

What problem does that solve?

Do you think it makes it easier or harder to bring contraband weapons or drugs into the school if a backpack is see through? Not saying it makes it impossible, but, easier or harder?

It doesn’t matter for drugs. They’re too small.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If a pill is laced with fentanyl, I think someone who mistakenly takes it should be considered a victim of poisoning, not ODing.

When someone ODs, they take too much of a drug they intended to take. '

When someone is poisoned, they are given a harmful dose of a drug they had no intention of taking.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If a pill is laced with fentanyl, I think someone who mistakenly takes it should be considered a victim of poisoning, not ODing.

When someone ODs, they take too much of a drug they intended to take. '

When someone is poisoned, they are given a harmful dose of a drug they had no intention of taking.

I agree with you.

Schools need to talk talk and talk more about this. Most of these kids arent even druggies--just kids looking for a good time....a good time shouldnt equal death--that is what needs to be discussed over and over again...instead of "bad kids drink do drugs and have sex"...the narrative should be "its normal to want to have a good time--but this most likely wont get you there--but it could kill you--and that isnt a good time"...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If a pill is laced with fentanyl, I think someone who mistakenly takes it should be considered a victim of poisoning, not ODing.

When someone ODs, they take too much of a drug they intended to take. '

When someone is poisoned, they are given a harmful dose of a drug they had no intention of taking.

I agree with you.

Schools need to talk talk and talk more about this. Most of these kids arent even druggies--just kids looking for a good time....a good time shouldnt equal death--that is what needs to be discussed over and over again...instead of "bad kids drink do drugs and have sex"...the narrative should be "its normal to want to have a good time--but this most likely wont get you there--but it could kill you--and that isnt a good time"...

Where do you think “druggies” start? I mean every addict has to start with a first time. I’m not saying kids don’t make mistakes, but come on— it’s not like it’s ok or safe to just use illegal drugs “sometimes.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Quite honestly why not just pre-emptively shift to a clear backpack policy for the whole district? What would it hurt? It would provide greater clarity and transparency, create less room for contraband objects to be carried in, and be done collectively as a whole vice in reaction to events, etc. like is happening in Newport News. Just be proactive rather than reactive. I understand it might not be popular, but, I think safety should trump popularity.

What problem does that solve?

Do you think it makes it easier or harder to bring contraband weapons or drugs into the school if a backpack is see through? Not saying it makes it impossible, but, easier or harder?

Weapons and drugs can easily fit in a coat pocket or waistband. Clear backpacks do nothing.

[Anonymous]

Even in schools with clear backpacks you’re allowed to have a small personal item, like for girls to have their tampons and pads in. Clearly drugs can easily fit in there or their Jean pockets. Hey, why don’t we ban hoodies while we’re at it, think of what could fit in the hood or the pouch?

[Anonymous]

It’s surprising to me that People weren’t paying attention before this. The schools have been messaging about pills with fentanyl so have the police and the feds. It’s all over the newspapers. No backpack policy or anything else that schools can do will change the situation. It’s a drug crisis. This tragic death at Wakefield is exactly what’s been happening in high schools EVERYWHERE. it’s miraculous it didn’t happen in APS before today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If a pill is laced with fentanyl, I think someone who mistakenly takes it should be considered a victim of poisoning, not ODing.

When someone ODs, they take too much of a drug they intended to take. '

When someone is poisoned, they are given a harmful dose of a drug they had no intention of taking.

Exactly, it is now disguised as brightly-colored candy!

[Anonymous]

No one wants to acknowledge the huge increase in Drugs is an open borders issue. SAD

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Quite honestly why not just pre-emptively shift to a clear backpack policy for the whole district? What would it hurt? It would provide greater clarity and transparency, create less room for contraband objects to be carried in, and be done collectively as a whole vice in reaction to events, etc. like is happening in Newport News. Just be proactive rather than reactive. I understand it might not be popular, but, I think safety should trump popularity.

Do you know how small pills are? Who do you expect to search every small compartment? Go through kids pockets? Have you ever worked in a school, even for a couple of days?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If a pill is laced with fentanyl, I think someone who mistakenly takes it should be considered a victim of poisoning, not ODing.

When someone ODs, they take too much of a drug they intended to take. '

When someone is poisoned, they are given a harmful dose of a drug they had no intention of taking.

+1000

I think it’s referred to as an accidental overdose, but I get what you’re saying. Maybe it would help with the stigma. It really does seem “one pill can kill” needs to be repeated and publicized heavily among youth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Quite honestly why not just pre-emptively shift to a clear backpack policy for the whole district? What would it hurt? It would provide greater clarity and transparency, create less room for contraband objects to be carried in, and be done collectively as a whole vice in reaction to events, etc. like is happening in Newport News. Just be proactive rather than reactive. I understand it might not be popular, but, I think safety should trump popularity.

Do you know how small pills are? Who do you expect to search every small compartment? Go through kids pockets? Have you ever worked in a school, even for a couple of days?

Not to mention, a pill could be taken at home or elsewhere, with effects and overdose occurring at school.