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This week, March 18-24, is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW), which is an annual health observance that connects youth with resources about drugs, alcohol, and related health topics. Explore the many activities that teens, parents, caregivers, and teachers can do to help. https://hubs.la/Q02mvcRd0

April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth— an opportunity to update your knowledge about alcohol use disorder (AUD) and the adverse impact of alcohol misuse on health and society. Alcohol-related problems continue to take a heavy toll on individuals, families, and communities. Researchers estimate that each year there are more than 178,000 alcohol-related deaths, making alcohol a leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Find helpful resources on alcohol use & misuse prevention, treatment & recovery support services that you & your community can use to support those who may be struggling: https://lnkd.in/gCDAcBrq

#DYK People who start using alcohol or other drugs when they’re young are more likely to develop a substance use disorder later in life. Early prevention is critical! Want to learn more? Contact our Prevention Team to learn how we can help or visit: https://lnkd.in/gsEqGfCx #YouthSubstanceUsePreventionMonth #SubstanceMisusePreventionMonth

The SUPPORT Act is en route to being renewed! This breakdown by the Addiction Policy Forum shows what the House and Senate versions have (and don't have) in common. Key differences; check it out! https://lnkd.in/eDSsxx7Z

Are you ready to quit tobacco? Talking to a doctor about including FDA-approved cessation medication in your tobacco treatment plan can double your chances of quitting successfully. We are working with Healthy Living to educate people about the effectiveness of combining behavioral counseling and cessation medication. Learn more about this partnership and how it can help you quit smoking or vaping for good. https://lnkd.in/eysmisUa

It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (#NDAFW), an opportunity to share facts and inspire dialogue about the science of drug use and substance use disorders among youth. ORN provides education and training opportunities across the prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction of opioid, stimulant and other substance use disorders. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. We can provide training topics relevant for youth and adolescents, all at no cost. If you or someone you know could use help, let us know your needs using the “Submit a Request” form at OpioidResponseNetwork.org. #OpioidResponseNetwork #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUsePrevention The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Did you know that people who begin using alcohol or other drugs when they’re young are more likely to develop a substance use disorder later in life? Early prevention is critical. More at: https://lnkd.in/gsEqGfCx #YouthSubstanceUsePreventionMonth #SubstanceMisusePreventionMonth

Smoking remains the most common substance use disorder and the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the U.S., costing billions annually. In 2021, 11.5% of adults were current cigarette smokers, with over 1,600 individuals under 18 trying their first cigarette daily. Quitting significantly reduces the risk of smoking-related diseases, and tools/resources are available. Primary health-care providers must assess tobacco use counseling users to quit.   View our lecture summary in the new sections of our website for the proposed lecture objective, need, and links from the CDC and Cochrane Library @ speakersnetwork.com/news   Call us if you would like to schedule faculty to present a medical education lecture on smoking cessation at 877-505-4777 or info@speakersnetwork.com   #SmokingCessation #SUD #CME #MedicalEducation #PublicHealth #HealthcareAwareness #medicaleducationspeakersnetwork #speakersnetwork #faculty #bookwithus Maria Anderson

October is Substance Misuse Prevention Month and Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. Did you know people who start using alcohol or other drugs when they’re young are more likely to develop a substance use disorder later in life? Early prevention is critical. Prevention science, and decades of community-based experience and scientific research, shows that prevention works. #YouthSubstanceUsePreventionMonth #SubstanceMisusePreventionMonth

The prevention of drug abuse is a shared responsibility that requires the involvement and commitment of every individual in the society. It cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of law enforcement agencies, mental health professionals, Non-governmental organisation or the government agencies. Each of us must contribute to the prevention of drug abuse and promote a healthy and drug-free society by educating others about the dangers of drug abuse, and the importance of prevention. Also, we must set positive examples for others especially young people by choosing not to use drugs and shielding them from situations that may plunge them into drug abuse. Together we will create a drug-free society. NoToDrugs!