Prevention Works Arkansas

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - Benjamin Franklin

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

Let's help our kids build resilience.
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[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

Red Ribbon Week helps inspire kids to be healthy & drug free & is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Get involved. https://t.co/2Zbtfgf6n9 #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #RedRibbonWeek2021

[CDC Tobacco Free @CDCTobaccoFree]

#TuesdayThoughts: Changing up your routine can help keep your mind off nicotine cravings.

[NIDAnews @NIDAnews]

Take a moment today to say something encouraging to a friend, family member, neighbor, or coworker. You never know who may need support with #recovery. NIDA has information and resources here: https://t.co/gUJqvHlLPq #RecoveryMonth

[CDC @CDCgov]

#Addiction is treatable & recovery is possible. If someone you love is struggling with #OpioidUseDisorder:
-Ask if you can help
-Be supportive & avoid stigmatizing language
-Carry naloxone in the event of an overdose
Learn more: https://t.co/Ftkqd7kfBH.
#RecoveryMonth @CDCInjury

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

Want to help a loved one stay in recovery? Lock up your meds, and properly dispose of expired & unused meds. Small simple things can have BIG impacts, they can even SAVE a life! Find take back box: https://t.co/ndZUcnIiE1 #NationalRecoveryMonth #SecureYourMeds #endoverdose

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

During International Recovery Month, secure your expired, unused, and unwanted Rx meds and bring them to the next #TackeBack Day on October 23rd. Help keep your community safe. #RecoveryisforEveryone #recoverymonth #endoverdose
Learn more: https://t.co/DMoRodhACM

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

This National Recovery Month, reach out to someone you know in recovery and tell them how proud you are of them. Kind words can make a big difference! #RecoveryIsForEveryone #NationalRecoveryMonth

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Don’t let your passion for prevention lead to burnout. Check in with yourself. Take time today to do one of the self-care tips that’s right for you. ❤️ Learn more: https://t.co/hgRHZUSBeZ #VetoViolence

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day - A day to remember & grieve those we’ve lost, & to strengthen resolve to end overdose injuries and deaths. https://t.co/5buWaVFdj0 #IOAD2021 #endoverdose #preventionworks

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

Aug 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. In Little Rock, AR join us at 6:45pm at the Clinton Presidential Library as we Bridge the Gap, remembering those lost to overdose and supporting those left behind. #IOAD2021 #EndOverdose #ClintonPresidentialLibrary

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

August 31st, Be a part of ending overdose this International Overdose Awareness Day - A time to Remember, A time to Act. #EndOverdose #IOAD2021

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

There's never been a better time to quit smoking. Smoking weakens your immune system and creates lung damage which makes it hard to recover from the COVID-19 virus. Need help? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Don't give up, you can do this!

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug 31, is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died & acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Time to Remember. Time to Act. https://t.co/zoqtN9LCeo

[Just Tell One @JustTellOne]

If you notice that the young person or teen in your life has been struggling for two or more weeks, it's time to open up the conversation as their advocate and trusted person.

For more information and resources, visit https://t.co/qHZXKa0EL0.

[Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center @THSResources]

July is #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Smoking is more common among persons with mental health conditions. Getting help for your depression and anxiety and quitting smoking are the best ways to feel better and protect yourself and others from toxic thirdhand smoke residue.

[TobaccoFreeNJ @TobaccoFreeNJ]

Are you concerned that your teen may be vaping? Want to learn how to help them quit? Free resources and information that may help! #VapeFreeNJ #TobaccoFreeNJ #Quit #Cessation #TobaccoFree #FreedomFromSmoking

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

📅 HAPPENING TODAY | ⏰ 2PM ET

Join SAMHSA & @DEAHQ Campus Drug Prevention for a chat 💬 about #UnderageDrinking and substance misuse prevention on college campuses 🏫

We'll share prevention resources and tools that have helped campuses around 🇺🇸 #CommunitiesTalk #DEAcampus

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

Prescription medicines are toxic waste and pose a danger to people, pets, & the environment if they are not disposed of properly. Medicines flushed or poured down the drain ends up in the waterways, affecting our drinking water. Be informed. For more info: https://t.co/oecJyUWN3B

[Prevention Works Arkansas @Healthy_Region6]

Early identification of Rx drug abuse and early intervention may prevent the problem from turning into an addiction. Be informed. Here's some help:
https://t.co/652qeUycio
#PreventionWorks

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

📅 SAVE THE DATE!
On July 14, we’ll be hosting a #CommunitiesTalk Twitter chat with @DEAHQ’s Campus Drug Prevention initiative!

Follow #CommunitiesTalk as we discuss #UnderageDrinking & substance misuse prevention on college campuses. #DEAcampus