Tricky Treats,
Real Consequences
Helping Communities Protect Youth From Emerging Substance Risks
ACTS Consulting provides community and schools-based prevention education programs that address vaping, counterfeit pills, fentanyl contamination, and infused products that resemble everyday snacks.
Our Program equip students, parents, educators, and community leaders with the awareness and tools needed to protect youth and strengthen prevention efforts.
Watch this second briefing to understand the urgent need — and how ACTS Consulting can help.
Program Overview
A Comprehensive Prevention Education Initiative
ACTS Consulting developed a prevention framework that helps communities respond to emerging youth safety risks through education, awareness, and coordinated prevention strategies.
The program addresses:
• vaping and nicotine devices
• counterfeit pills and opioid risks
• fentanyl contamination awareness
• infused edible products that resemble snacks or candy
• peer pressure and social media influence
• youth decision-making and safety awareness
A Growing Safety Challenge
Across communities, youth are encountering substances and products that can be difficult to recognize. Many are intentionally designed to resemble everyday items such as:
• Candy or Snacks
• Prescription medication
• USB Drives or electronics
• Common consumer products
Who the Program Supports
Community-Wide Education
This initiative provides training and resources for:
Students
Grade-appropriate lessons designed for K-12 students.
Parents & Families
Workshops and resources to help families recognize risks and guide conversations at home.
Educators & Youth Professionals
Training to recognize emerging products and support prevention education.
Community & Government Leaders
Briefings that support coordinated community responses and prevention strategies.
Program Structure
Tiered Prevention Education Model
The program can be implemented through:
• student safety awareness lessons
• parent and community workshops
• educator and youth professional training
• leadership briefings for schools and organizations
• certified trainer programs for community implementation
This structure allows communities to build a shared prevention framework across multiple groups.
Outcomes
What Communities Gain
• increased awareness of emerging youth substance risks
• prevention education across multiple age groups
• tools for parents and youth leaders
• improved communication about substance safety
• stronger collaboration between schools and communities
Request a Community Prevention Briefing
Organizations, schools, and community groups can request a briefing to learn more about the program and how it can support local prevention efforts.
