The #NewYear2022 can be a difficult and stressful time. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. If you’re looking for help for mental health or substance use, call the National Helpline for treatment referral and information.
Trying to talk to your child about #UnderageDrinking#prevention can be stressful. Check out SAMHSA’s data visualizations designed to encourage conversations 💬 between parents & youth & inspire community efforts. Learn more ⤵️
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#Ecigs have surged in popularity, but teens can overlook how these products can be harmful.
Get answers to questions teens might be hesitant to ask others with this #ecigarettes fact sheet ➡️ https://t.co/MjitNoet8k #NoVapeNovember🚭
Addiction stigma pervades medicine, policy & communities. In @AAMCToday, NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow writes about her personal experience with stigma & the need for a large-scale social intervention to change public attitudes toward addiction. Read more: https://t.co/RdZQOrZeJJ
Addiction stigma pervades medicine, policy & communities. In @AAMCToday, NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow writes about her personal experience with stigma & the need for a large-scale social intervention to change public attitudes toward addiction. Read more: https://t.co/RdZQOrZeJJ
Happy #RedRibbonWeek! This year’s theme is “Drug Free Looks Like Me” ❤️
You can show your kids what a drug-free 🚭 life looks like by helping them make healthy choices. Start the conversation with #TalkTheyHearYou ▶️
Parents, you are the #1️⃣ influence on your children’s decisions about #UnderageDrinking and other drug use.
This National Youth Substance Use #PreventionMonth, check out these #TalkTheyHearYou prevention tips 💡 to keep them safe. https://t.co/IQppJ5KjEQ
Don't forget to take care of yourself!
Whether it's your own battles or the unique challenges that come from helping a loved one with a mental or substance use disorder, take steps to prioritize your own health. For resources and information, visit ➡️ https://t.co/JudNwa3Wsz
Asking for help is a normal part of life. You should never feel like you have to take on the world alone. If you're concerned that you or someone in your life may be drinking too much or using drugs, there are resources available to help. https://t.co/wNir42O9iB #PreventionMonth
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. We wanted to take a minute & share some of our local data. In the first 6 months of the year, WFD responded to...
💊 109 overdoses in 2018
💊 116 overdoses in 2019
💊 120 overdoses in 2020
💊 123 overdoses in 2021