San Antonio, TX (April 11, 2024) – Rise Recovery, along with its students from Rise Inspire Academy (RIA), is proud to announce the F.E.A.R. Fest (Fentanyl Education Awareness & Recovery Festival), a community event aimed at educating adolescents about the dangers of Fentanyl and counterfeit pills. This event is put together by teens in recovery who have taken the initiative to create an awareness campaign. 

The F.E.A.R. Fest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 12 pm to 3 pm at Rise Recovery, 2803 Mossrock, San Antonio, Texas 78230. The festival is designed to be an entertaining yet highly informative experience, featuring a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, live music, games, food trucks, and valuable recovery resources. Be prepared to be educated and have lots of fun within a supportive recovery environment. RIA students believe teens are more likely to listen to people who “have been there.” Recent statistics have shown a troubling rise in opioid use among youth, with over 4,500 opioid-related overdose deaths in individuals aged 15-24 in 2020 alone. This underscores the critical need for awareness and education among this vulnerable age group. 

In an effort to expand the reach and impact of the F.E.A.R. Fest, our event leaders are extending an invitation to service providers who wish to contribute to this important cause affecting our youth. Organizations interested in setting up resource tables at the event are encouraged to participate and help make a difference in the lives of young people. 

For more information or to express interest in participating as a service provider, please reach out to [email protected] or call Rise Inspire Academy at (210) 227-2634.

ABOUT RISE INSPIRE ACADEMY

Rise Inspire Academy is San Antonio’s only recovery high school. Rise Inspire Academy provides an environment which fosters long-term sobriety, made possible through a partnership between the Inspire Charter School District and the non-profit organization Rise Recovery. Visit our academy website to learn more http://riseinspireacademy.org. 

ABOUT RISE RECOVERY

Rise Recovery is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping teens, families, and youth overcome the effects of drugs and alcohol. Through peer support, community engagement, and educational programs, Rise Recovery fosters a safe and nurturing environment for recovery and personal growth. Learn more about their mission and services at www.riserecovery.org.