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Resource: What’s Trending: Youth Prescription Drug Misuse

This infographic (PDF, 1 page) shares information on youth prescription drug misuse. The infographic provides communities with action steps to reduce youth prescription drug misuse, such as advocating for naloxone utilization, collaborating with healthcare professionals and educators to enhance prevention efforts, and fostering awareness within the community. Learn more.  ...

Resource: Cannabis: The Facts You Need to Know

This lesson plan contains student activities and teacher prompts to help teens make healthy choices about cannabis use. Learn more. 

Resource: Know the Facts About Overdose

This quiz tests players' knowledge on what causes drug overdoses and how to save a life using naloxone. Learn more. 

Resource: Naloxone Education for School Nurses Toolkit

This toolkit offers resources to assist school nurses and other school leaders in evaluating and responding to the drug overdose crisis through the implementation of a naloxone program in schools. The toolkit is organized in the following sections:  Creating a Naloxone Program in Your School  Campus Protocols for Emergency Naloxone Administration  Communication Resources  Learn ...

Resource: National Drug and Alcohol IQ Challenge

This webpage features a Kahoot game where students can test their knowledge about drugs and drug use. Learn more. 

Resource: Is This Legit? Accessing Valid and Reliable Health Information

This lesson plan helps teens identify and use resources that provide high-quality health information. High school students will describe how various sources of information (e.g., family, friends, peers, schools, culture, social media, news media) influence their personal health behaviors. Activities, discussion prompts, worksheets, and support materials are provided. Learn more.  ...

Resource: Start A Conversation: 10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs and Health

This webpage contains 10 frequently asked questions about drugs and health gathered from young people during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®. Learn more. 

Resource: National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) 2023

Dates: March 20-26, 2023 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. NDAFW provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and ...

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) Registration

Registration for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) is now open. Organizations must complete this registration form for their event to be considered an official NDAFW event. Registering your event provides the following added benefits:  Your event is listed on NIDA’s online events map.  Ability to connect with NIDA staff who ...

Resource: Why are Drugs So Hard to Quit?

This video explains the impact of drugs on the brain’s reward systems and how treatment and recovery support can help people meet their goals by relieving withdrawal symptoms, navigating triggers, and making other positive changes. This plain language explanation is ideal for use in educational settings and can be shared ...
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