February 16, 2026

Anne Fundner: How are Dealers Actually Getting to our kids?

Anne Fundner

Anne Fundner: How are Dealers Actually Getting to our kids?

How are dealers actually getting to our kids?

Jackie Jones

Anne Fundner can give your audience a terrifyingly clear answer to one question every parent is asking but doesn’t know how to voice: “How are dealers actually getting to our kids?”

I’d like to propose Anne as a guest for a segment titled “How Dealers Reach Our Kids.” As a mother who lost her 15‑year‑old son, Weston, to a single counterfeit pill, she can walk viewers through the exact pathways dealers use today—through the same phones, apps, and payment tools kids use every day—and what parents must do immediately to cut those pathways off.

Anne can speak to:

  • How dealers are using mainstream social apps (like Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and other messaging platforms) as storefronts for fake pills that often contain fentanyl.

  • How emojis, slang, and “inside” language allow drug ads and offers to hide in plain sight in kids’ feeds and DMs.

  • How quickly deals move into private, disappearing, or encrypted chats—often after a single comment or reaction—leaving parents with no digital trail.

  • How the whole process is designed to feel casual and “safe”: a friend‑of‑a‑friend connection, a quick payment through an app, and a drop‑off that feels more like a delivery than a drug deal.

  • Why the misconception that “it’s just a prescription pill” is so deadly—and how to explain, in clear language, that one pill can kill.

Anne is a compelling, composed storyteller who can translate this complex, fast‑moving digital threat into simple, concrete steps for families, such as:

  • The exact phrases and examples parents can use to start this conversation tonight.

  • What to watch for in their kids’ social media use and payment‑app activity.

  • How to set non‑negotiable rules around pills, parties, and “sharing” medications.

This segment gives your show the opportunity to move beyond headlines and statistics and offer a practical, lifesaving guide to your viewers. Anne is available for in‑studio or remote appearances and can tailor her language for your show.

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About the Author
Jackie Jones
Anne Fundner is a California mother of four whose life was shattered when her 15-year-old son Weston died after taking what he thought was a harmless pill that was actually illicit fentanyl. A deeply involved parent and former room mom and school ambassador, she now channels her grief into powerful advocacy, sharing Weston’s story to put a human face on the fentanyl crisis and warn families that “one pill can kill.” Having testified before Congress on the border-enabled flood of cartel-driven fentanyl into American communities, she challenges leaders and parents alike to confront this threat with urgency, education, and decisive action to protect children.