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Danger in Disguise: First Aid & Awareness for Teen Drug Use Purpose

Help families and communities recognize the hidden dangers of substance misuse and be prepared with lifesaving first aid interventions.

Date: October 21, 2025 Tuesday
Time: 6:30 to 8:00
Wasatch Fire District 
(New Fire Station)
251 E 1200 S 
Heber City, UT 84032
​Cost: Free
Content:
  • Common substances misused by teens: vaping, alcohol, marijuana, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, fentanyl-laced pills
  • The new threat – Nitazenes:
    • Up to 43× stronger than fentanyl and often mixed into counterfeit pills, heroin, cocaine, or vapes without the user knowing
    • Standard drug tests often cannot detect nitazenes
    • Overdose symptoms may require multiple doses of naloxone (Narcan)
    • Growing presence in the U.S. with hundreds of deaths reported
  • Warning signs: physical and behavioral indicators of misuse, overdose, or dependence
  • First aid interventions:
    • Opioid overdose → naloxone/Narcan, rescue breathing, recovery position
    • Alcohol poisoning → airway protection, positioning, when to call 911
    • Stimulant overdose → cooling, calming, preventing seizures/injury
  • Long-term impacts: brain development, mental health, and risk of addiction
  • Family & community response:
    • Communication strategies for prevention and intervention
    • When and how to seek professional help
    • Building awareness of emerging drugs like nitazenes that make prevention and preparedness more urgent than ever
Activity:
  • Practice using a Narcan trainer
  • Role-play scenarios: recognizing overdose symptoms and acting quickly
  • Group discussion: how to talk to teens about hidden drug dangers
Key Takeaway:
The drug landscape is constantly changing, with substances like fentanyl and now nitazenes making experimentation more dangerous than ever. Early recognition and quick first aid response can mean the difference between life and death.
With over 26 years as a Registered Nurse, Elisa Scherzinger is a passionate Nurse First Aid Consultant, business owner, and public speaker on a mission to empower others with the  supplies, training, and tools to confidently take action during
life’s unexpected moments.

 From minor cuts and bruises to life-threatening situations, she ensures people have what they need to step in and make a difference.

Whether it’s a scraped knee, a severe injury on the job site, or a pet emergency, Elisa is a qualified and trusted community partner for families, business owners, and pet lovers alike.
Other key findings:
  • Between 2000 and 2023, 115,558 children in Michigan experienced a parental death for any cause.
  • Between 2000 and 2023, 38,429 children experienced a parental death due to suicide, homicide, overdose or other substance-related death.
  • Stigmatized deaths represented 1,372 deaths, or 28%, in 2008.
  • Stigmatized deaths represented 2,222 deaths, or 42%, in 2023.
  • At the county level, the percentage of children who experienced stigmatized parental deaths relative to all other causes ranged from 21% to 47%.
"Despite some recent declines in fatal drug overdoses, the number of children who have experienced a parental death due to a drug overdose continues to rise in Michigan and nationally because of the tremendous surge in fatal drug overdoses over the past decade," McCabe said.

Preparing Children for Disaster Scenarios

Equip children with age-appropriate skills and confidence to handle emergencies.

Date: February 3, 2026 Tuesday
Time: 6:30 to 8:00
Wasatch Fire District 
(New Fire Station)
251 E 1200 S 
Heber City, UT 84032
​Cost: Free
Content:
  • Children’s common reactions: fear, confusion, panic
  • Practical preparedness for kids: ID info, whistles, comfort kits, “kid’s go-bag”
  • Teaching first aid for kids:  How to keep themselves safe, basic first aid for burns, scrapes/cuts etc.
  • Teaching basics: dialing 911, fire drills, safe meeting spots, stop-drop-roll
  • Emotional first aid: breathing games, grounding techniques, routines
  • Family planning: practice drills, meeting spots, safe words, roles for older children.
Activity Options:
  • Build a “Kid’s Go-Bag” with survival + comfort items
  • Scenario role-play: power outage when parents are not home, fire alarm, evacuation
Key Takeaway: Children cope best when they feel prepared, included, and supported in family plans.
With over 26 years as a Registered Nurse, Elisa Scherzinger is a passionate Nurse First Aid Consultant, business owner, and public speaker on a mission to empower others with the  supplies, training, and tools to confidently take action during
life’s unexpected moments.

 From minor cuts and bruises to life-threatening situations, she ensures people have what they need to step in and make a difference.

Whether it’s a scraped knee, a severe injury on the job site, or a pet emergency, Elisa is a qualified and trusted community partner for families, business owners, and pet lovers alike.

Burn & Blaze: First Aid When Fire Strikes
​
 Purpose: Treat burns effectively and understand fire safety basics.

Date: February 17, 2026 Tuesday
Time: 6:30 to 8:00
Wasatch Fire District 
(New Fire Station)
251 E 1200 S 
Heber City, UT 84032
​Cost: Free
Content:
  • Types of burns: thermal, electrical, chemical, radiation
  • Rapid burn assessment (degrees, Rule of Nines, TBSA)
  • First aid: cooling, covering, electrical burn considerations, burn supplies
  • Recognizing smoke inhalation and airway burns
  • Fire safety basics: stop-drop-roll, extinguisher use, evacuation readiness
Activity: Practice extinguishing with a demo extinguisher; role-play cooling & dressing burns.
Key Takeaway: Knowing how to cool, cover, and call makes all the difference in burn survival.
With over 26 years as a Registered Nurse, Elisa Scherzinger is a passionate Nurse First Aid Consultant, business owner, and public speaker on a mission to empower others with the  supplies, training, and tools to confidently take action during
life’s unexpected moments.

 From minor cuts and bruises to life-threatening situations, she ensures people have what they need to step in and make a difference.

Whether it’s a scraped knee, a severe injury on the job site, or a pet emergency, Elisa is a qualified and trusted community partner for families, business owners, and pet lovers alike.

Forging a Knife Class with Bladesmith Daniel Olsen

COST: $250      Small 1 day class of 6 students

​Classes held March, April, May Saturdays
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Starry Garden Farm 

Call Daniel at 801-824-5169 to reserve a place for you and family.

Learn how to forge your own beautiful knife. Make a tool and heirloom knife under safe and skilled guidance.