Substance Use/Misuse

This webpage provides resources for traffic safety advocates and materials to educate the public on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The page contains social media content, graphics, brief videos, fact sheets, a news release, and additional messaging. Learn more.   ...

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced grant awards totaling more than $340 million to help combat America’s substance use crisis amid a continued escalation of overdose deaths among young people and adults. Funding has been awarded under the 14 distinct grant programs. Learn more. 

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 ...

This article discusses the role that Campus Recovery Programs (CRPs) play in contributing to healthy campus cultures. It also discusses the benefits that all students (e.g., those in recovery from substance use disorders [SUD], those affected by a loved one’s SUD, allies) reap from the programming and services that are ...

The 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data set is now publicly available. The BRFSS survey collected information on health risk behaviors, clinical preventive health practices, and health care access (primarily related to chronic disease and injury) of young adults and adults across all 50 states and the District ...

September is National Recovery Month. The observance celebrates people who have taken the long journey toward recovery from substance use issues and supports those who have not or are still on the road to recovery. Regular updates on Recovery Month events and stories will be posted on social media channels ...

This 2-part video podcast series on preventing substance misuse among college students discusses how best to choose a school that is serious about substance abuse prevention. Watch part 1 and part 2. Learn more. 

This brief (PDF, 14 pages) supports cross-system collaborative teams in their work to reduce stigma in interactions, expectations, and policies affecting families. It provides several strategies, including how to intentionally use language to fight stigma and facilitate engagement with parents and family members affected by substance use disorders (SUDs). Learn ...

The annual Campus Video PSA Contest is part of the Red Ribbon Week campaign. Contestants should create and submit a 30- to 60-second video PSA showcasing the underlying message behind Red Ribbon Week—commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle, especially among college students. Winners will be announced in January during the ...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently alerted the public to an alarming trend of colorful fentanyl across the country. This “rainbow fentanyl” is a new method used by drug cartels to sell fentanyl made to look like candy to children and young people. The brightly colored drug is being sold ...