At DOSA, we believe that education is key to fostering a community that is informed, empowered, and resilient in the face of substance-related challenges. As we celebrate National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), we urge you to take a proactive stance in understanding the facts surrounding substance use and abuse.
Here are some of our top resources to guide you in your journey towards knowledge and awareness:
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Underage Drinking:
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Recursos en español:
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Hechos sobre el consumo de alcohol en menores de edad
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Creencias falsas o verdades ocultas? Descubre la realidad del consumo de alcohol por menores de edad
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Get Educated, Get Empowered: Navigating Substance Awareness
For more than a decade the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week educational campaign has been working with State-based partners and like-minded organizations to share NIDA’s science-based resources in hopes they find them useful and engaging. For more information, please visit NIDA’s National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week page.
During National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® and year round, teens can test their knowledge about drugs, alcohol, and drug use by taking the interactive National Drug and Alcohol IQ Challenge quiz.
Nicotine:
Embracing a Vape-Free Lifestyle: Living Life Free from E-cigarettes and Vaping
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Shedding Light on the Overlooked: Disproportionate Tobacco Use Rates in the LGBT Community
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Recursos en español:
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Descubre la Verdad: Cigarrillos Electrónicos y la Realidad que Debes Conocer
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Desvelando Peligros: Conozca los Riesgos de los Cigarrillos Electrónicos para los Jóvenes
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Información para ayudar a los adolescentes que deseen dejar de usar cigarrillos electrónicos.
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Programa de Truth Initiative “This is Quitting”
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Este programa móvil gratuito está diseñado para ayudar a los jóvenes a dejar de usar cigarrillos electrónicos. Hay recursos disponibles tanto para los adolescentes y adultos jóvenes, como para los padre
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Marijuana
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Your Brain on Pot: Today's Marijuana and the Teen Brain - Webinar
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Recursos en español:
Consejos para Adolescentes: La Realidad sobre la Marihuana
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Efectos de la marihuana en la salud
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Prescriptions, Opioids, and Fake Pills
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Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs
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Find a kiosk or one-day event near you to dispose of prescription drugs that are expired or no longer needed.
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Protect Your Kids from Prescription Drug Use
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Learn how opioid misuse is especially damaging to the teenage brain - and how to protect your kids from the dangers of misusing opioids.​
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Stop an Overdose with Naloxone
Join us in celebrating National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® by exploring these resources and empowering yourself with knowledge. Together, we can create a community that prioritizes substance awareness and prevention.