About Families Against Fentanyl
Our Mission
To have illicitly manufactured fentanyl declared a weapon of mass destruction so that all the force, might and resources of our federal and state governments can be utilized to eliminate this most critical threat to our families, communities, and country.
To raise public awareness that illicit fentanyl’s toxicity and accessibility has created a national security issue, and to prevent mass casualties.
To hold foreign governments responsible for their role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis and extract accountability for deaths involving illicitly manufactured fentanyl.
To destigmatize substance-use, and promote harm reduction programs that support individuals and communities affected by fentanyl poisoning.
Jim’s Story
The devastating death of our son, Thomas, was from illicit fentanyl that poisoned him instantly. I founded our non-profit “Families Against Fentanyl,” formerly known as “Rising Anchor,” in order to bring awareness to the illicit fentanyl epidemic, and to propose concrete solutions that would allow the federal government to cut off the supply chain at its source, so that further suffering could be prevented.
The U.S. government brought a federal indictment against the Chinese manufacturing organization directly responsible for Tom’s poisoning, yet they continue to produce illicit fentanyl in Mexico, with the Chinese government’s knowledge and assistance. My chemical processing knowledge, and these circumstances together drove me to do all I can to push for a solution that will prevent the innocent from dying and other families from going through the grief of losing of a loved one to illicit fentanyl.