Antelope Valley Marijuana, Alcohol, and Pharmaceutical Prevention Coalition prevents drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug misuse among youth.
Hey AVMAPP!
Here is some important information on fentanyl and what to do during any opioid overdose.
Let's stand together against the fentanyl crisis and work towards a safer and healthier future for everyone. ๐ฉต
December is National Impaired
Driving Prevention Month!
Together, we can make a difference & ensure safer roads for everyone. Let's take a pledge to never drive impaired and make responsible choices that save lives.
#NationalImpairedDrivingMonth
On December 2nd it is NATIONAL METH AWARENESS DAY!!!
Come joins us for the FREE distribution of diapers, wipes, & other baby items, a mobile vaccine clinic, community resources from partners, Narcan training, FUN family games, and FREE FOOD!!! We hope to see you there!
Next week is the start of Red Ribbon Week! โฃ๏ธ
Come join us for BOTH events to get Narcan & Hands on CPR training, information from resource vendors, play fun games and eat at our tasty food trucks!
We hope to see you there WEARING RED! โค๏ธ
#FightFentanylAV
Did you know that improper disposal of medications can contaminate our water supply? Act responsibly and find a nearby collection site to properly dispose of your unused, unwanted, unneeded meds on October 28th for DEA Take Back Day.๐ง #Tiptuesday https://t.co/DMoRodzJQU
"Today, I share yet another increase โ laboratory testing indicates 7 out of every 10 pills seized by DEA contain a lethal dose of fentanyl," announced DEA Administrator Milgram.
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NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IS BACK!!!!!
Saturday, October 28th, from 10am-2pm, drop off your unwanted, unused, expired medication at the Lancaster Kaiser Permanente Butterfly building!
Come out and save lives & protect our environment by disposing of your medication properly!
Come join Tarzana Treatment Centers and AV Youth Buildโs Teen Summit this Saturday September 9th, 2023 from 11am-2pm! There will break out sessions on harm reduction and substance prevention, live demonstrations and a resource fair. We hope to see you there!
#FightFentanylAV The Lancaster Community Center invites Antelope Valley youth, ages 12 to 17, to attend a 3-day fentanyl awareness program at the center starting tomorrow, July 25, through Thursday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register, visit https://t.co/yuBFpK4nhp.
#DYK Fentanyl is 50x more potent than heroin. Join DEA in remembering those lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl. #JustKNOW
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Hello AVMAPP!! Come check us out next week July 25-27th at either the Lancaster Community Center or the Palmdale Oasis Center to learn about substances and how you can stay safe! We will have games, activities, food and more! ๐ We hope to see you there
Keep fighting, @capeloutomatt! You're right, it starts at home.
"Dad who lost daughter to fentanyl backs bill that would charge drug dealers with homicide: 'Death dealers'" https://t.co/TZpqoZVMVO #FoxNews
#ICYMI#DEA#LA Chief Bill Bodner on @LACityView35 discussing the dangers & availability of fentanyl pills, how drug cartels produce & smuggle the pills into the U.S. and how DEA LA is empowering youth with vital info to help save lives.
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#DEA SAC Jarod Forget and @ATF Director Steve Dettelbach participated in a panel discussion at the 2023 D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference on "The State of Violent Crime." Moderated by @uscourts District Judge Tanya Chutkan, D.C.
You can save a life. Familiarize yourself with the signs of overdose and share this flier to raise awareness and equip others with the knowledge to recognize and respond to overdose emergencies. #EndOverdose
NCAPDA provides FREE prescription drug/fentanyl safety presentations that include overdose rescue training throughout the Bay Area. Narcan is available to those who complete their overdose rescue training. Contact us at 925-480-7723 or [email protected] to arrange for training.
๐ซ๐ญ๐ Decode the Emoji Drug Code! #DYK that emojis are being used as secret symbols for drug-related conversations? Stay informed and protect your loved ones by learning the hidden meanings behind these emojis. #EmojiDrugCode#WellnessWednesday
These counterfeit "fentapills" are made without any quality control, so their potency is completely unpredictable. They can also look and feel just like prescription pills, making them even more dangerous. #FentanylAwareness#OnePillCanKill