DCPrevention Network

DC Substance Abuse Prevention Network. A citywide network of prevention specialists working to create a #DrugFreeDC for our children & families. #DCPrevention

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Join the conversation: #DCPrevention #DrugfreeDC

[Vince Gray @VinceGrayWard7]

Panel of @TheSEEDSchoolDC students inform Vince of benefits of #Ward7 @DCPrevNetwk @drugfreedc programs, how much they've learned participating & request continued funding.

[Drug Free Youth DC @drugfreedc]

National Prescription Take Back Day is 10/28! @DCPoliceDept can take pills, but no liquids or needles. Find a site: https://t.co/OFAXTEQNLU

[DC Department of Behavioral Health @DBHRecoversDC]

#DBHProud. Young leaders creating safe, healthy and drug free communities. @drugfreedc @Dcpc1and2 @Wards78DCPC @MHMattersMD https://t.co/HgregPawpG

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Thanks to our sponsors @DBHforRecovery, #YEngageDC for leading our Youth track & to all our guests & presenters! We love you! #DCPrevention

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That’s a rap for Symposium 2017! But we keep spinning! See you in the trenches, #DCPrevention warriors!

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Special presentation for our Youth Track participants: BRAND NEW Iconia One 10 @Acer notebooks! #DCPrevention

[🌱Black Oprah🌱 @AndimaVerde]

When it comes to prevention and drug use, you always have to take context into consideration. - Dr. Gray @HowardU #DCPrevention

[DCPrevention Network @DCPrevNetwk]

Have drug activity to report? Contact @DCPoliceDept by dialing 911 or email [email protected]. #DCPrevention

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Watch Live: @DCPoliceDept talks perception vs. reality when it comes to marijuana in DC. Learn all the rules: https://t.co/TnnCmubpW6

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FACT: “Donation” in exchange for a “gift” is still purchasing marijuana. That’s illegal under DC’s current law. #DCPrevention

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FACT: DC arrests for public use of marijuana nearly tripled last year. Legalization has rules. Facts: https://t.co/TnnCmubpW6 #DCPrevention

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FACT: Despite the passage of Initiative 71, all of @DOES_DC’s employment programs are drug-free. #DCPrevention

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.@DOES_DC joining us for an important discussion on marijuana & impacts on employment in DC. #DCPrevention

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Youth are more likely to do something if they think everyone else does it.

FACT: 77% of young adults don’t use marijuana.

#DCPrevention

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FACT: Marijuana has a lasting impact on academic performance: attention; concentration; comprehension. #DCPrevention

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Breaking down the perceptions & reality of underaged marijuana use, long-term effects & what “legal” really means in DC. #DCPrevention

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Upstairs, our youth leaders are learning how to identify issues, tackle root causes & how to advocate for change. #DCPrevention

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#DCPrevention Symposium: Underaged use of marijuana w/ @dbhforrecovery, @does_dc, @dcpolicedept, @howardu. https://t.co/yWiwCt06NK

[Ash 🤎 @CalmViolets]

#FridayFeeling is hype about #DCPrevention, proud of @DBHforRecovery, and motivated to support the youth to reach their goals & dreams big 🌟