Operation UNITE

[Operation UNITE @uniteky]

One of the final "On The Move!" prevention programs of the 2025-26 school year was held for 7th grade students at Farristown Elementary School in Berea last Thursday.

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Approximately 75 people gathered at Northview Elementary School in Montgomery County last Saturday to participate in the “Rising in Recovery” Olympics.

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Lifelong prevention builds lifelong health. Parents & caregivers are the single strongest influence on a young person’s decision whether or not to use drugs. More than 80% of youth (10–18) cite their parents as the leading factor in their decision-making. #NationalPreventionWeek

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22 high school seniors will receive “I Am UNITE” scholarships totaling $33,000 for being champions for anti-drug prevention efforts in their schools and communities.  

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Help us congratulate Everett Johnson, one of Operation UNITE’s drug task force officers. He has been selected to represent Kentucky on the national level for the Enrique S. Camarena Award. 

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Members of the UNITE Service Corps program celebrated a successful conclusion to the 2025-26 school year with a luncheon program at Pikeville First Baptist Church earlier this week. https://t.co/G8PYP63c4u

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Coke and amphetamines can double or triple the risk of stroke for any adult.
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The 2025 Drug Overdose Fatality Report shows overdose deaths are down in Kentucky nearly 23% from 2024. https://t.co/woPRTJiKH8

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The UNITE Service Corps – Operation UNITE’s AmeriCorps program – was honored with the Governor’s AmeriCorps Program Service Award during a ceremony held in Frankfort April 23. https://t.co/ahB4DaRyrt

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Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP (Purdue) was sentenced today in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, and ordered to pay criminal penalties of over $5 billion for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic.
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Applications are now available for Camp UNITE 2026 at the University of the Cumberlands on July 21-24 for middle school-aged youth in its service area. Check out how you can be part of this awesome summer program - as a Camper, Team Mentor, or Volunteer. https://t.co/Usaa3Gtw04

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It's #AlcoholAwarenessMonth—a time to learn the risks of alcohol misuse & its impact. Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking or knowing where to seek support, resources are available: https://t.co/cbv7HD7Brs

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🏀 Spend Your Summer with UNITE!

Looking for a meaningful summer opportunity? Operation UNITE is now accepting applications for Summer Interns to help plan and run youth programs across the region!

Application Deadline: Friday, April 17
📄 Apply here: https://t.co/wmWDuQHFpX

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Nicotine pouches spark child poisoning rise https://t.co/AkZn1sN40O

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The Knox County UNITE Coalition’s Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament celebrates its 20th year in 2026. https://t.co/RRTXQPLbNu

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Operation UNITE is now accepting applications for Summer Interns to help with youth programs, including Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camps in June and Camp UNITE in July.

Application Deadline: Friday, April 17
Apply here: https://t.co/wmWDuQHFpX

[Operation UNITE @uniteky]

Marijuana can not only impair someone’s ability to recall, for example, remembering a list of words, but it can also impair the types of memory people rely on in daily life such as remembering appointments and keeping track of conversations.

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NADEC 26 brings together professionals across disciplines to connect these dots, share knowledge, and strengthen our collective response to children and families impacted by substance misuse.

For more information or to register, visit https://t.co/2xYaDOVx9O.

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Safe, stable transitional housing is essential to ensure people are able to maintain their sobriety and long-term recovery.

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The legal pot industry grew to more than $30 billion in U.S. sales in 2024, close to the annual revenue of Starbucks. As the industry has grown, it has increased lobbying and has some big victories. https://t.co/tobmTWb7X5