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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, or #NDAFW, is a week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. There are activities that teens, parents, caregivers, and teachers can do without leaving home. Some items include: 🟢 Kahoot! quizzes to test your knowledge of what causes drug overdoses and how to use naloxone 🟢 Videos explaining addiction and the developing teen brain 🟢 Mental and emotional health resources Find them all here:https://bit.ly/48Uf4Wf

New research from 🇺🇸US authors in Addiction & Health! The latest findings from Md Tareq Ferdous Khan and colleagues explore the evolving landscape of substance abuse among US adolescents and young adults from 1992 to 2017. Through a comprehensive analysis of sociodemographic and substance abuse characteristics, the study highlights significant shifts in patterns of substance use, offering valuable insights for public health interventions. 📚 Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/djG7fFBV #AddictionResearch #SubstanceAbuseTrends

Check out this 15-question Kahoot! quiz focused on questions from development of substance use disorder to withdrawal and seeking help, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Substance use disorders are often misunderstood. Help the young people in your life understand the science of addiction, why stopping drug use can be difficult, and that help is available. Take the quiz: https://ow.ly/L84k50Qq50L . . . #substancemisuseprevention #mentalhealth #prevention #youth #youthprevention

Addressing addiction requires more than just treatment; it requires a shift in how we talk about it. The NHS APA Language Guidelines provide practical advice on using person-centred language to reduce stigma. Download the language paper: https://zurl.co/yPY7

An excerpt from our latest blog post:  "What you see above is a measure of the change in policy support following the participants' random assignment to messages about addiction policies in Canada that were framed using prevention, interdependence, ingenuity, and empathy. Overall, framing the message with empathy (i.e., we need to identify with people with a substance use disorder and treat them compassionately) generally resulted in DECREASED support for policy reforms. This got me thinking... Why would framing a message for social change around empathy reduce support for policy changes?" #impactofframing

🌟 Spotting early signs of drug use in teens is crucial. Let's open honest dialogues, model positive behaviors, and educate on risks to guide them away from addiction. Check out our tips for building a brighter future for our youth. Together, we can make a difference! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/eTzYEmv4 #YouthDrugPrevention #FamilySupport #LoveAnotherWay

🔥Let’s explore this fantastic paper: Behavioral #addictions beyond classic addictions and their future perspectives 👥By Jo-Eun Jeong & Dai-Jin Kim. Read it here #OpenAccess: https://lnkd.in/gjpKsW8Q

Clinical Director, Psychotherapist and former musician, Chula J Goonewardene MBACP, on his experience of addiction, the importance of looking out for one another and asking for help. This is taken from our recent "Championing the Wellbeing of the Next Generation" panel at The Great Escape Festival Watch the full discussion: bit.ly/GREATE1

I am thrilled to have completed course 1 of #TheIntroductiontoscienceofAddiction# It has deepened my understanding how addiction affects the brain and body, and the latest research on treatment and prevention. It’s been an eye-opening experience, and I’m eager to start course 2 😍 #AddictionScience #LifelongLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #Milestone.