Wards 7&8 DC PC

The Wards 7 & 8 DCPC works to ensure drug free communities in Washington, DC. and is supported by a network of caring families and community organizations.

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

🧠 Did You Know? The human brain continues to develop until about age 25, and introducing drugs during this critical period can disrupt its growth, affecting decision-making, impulse control, and emotions.

Be empowered, make informed choices. Shatter the myths, spread the facts

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

🚫💊 Did You Know? Teens who start using drugs before age 18 are 7 times more likely to develop a substance use disorder. Prevention starts with awareness!

Let’s educate, support, and protect our youth. 💙 Spread the word and take a stand against drug abuse! #NationalDrugFactsW

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Reminder: In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, DC Government services and office hours will be modified today.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/M7yBhkjE8L

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

🚨Calling all residents between 18-24🚨

Hiring season is here and the @DOES_DC Youth Hiring Fair is your one-stop shop to land a full-time job.

Come with your resume prepared and meet with potential employers:

🗓 Sat, Sept 9
⏰ 10AM
📍MLK Library
➡️ https://t.co/TqXp7iKxWG

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Are you between 18 and 24 years old? Looking for a full-time job?

Look no further. Next month, @DYRSDC is hosting a hiring fair to connect you with employers.

Update your resume, head to MLK Library, and take the next step in your career:

🗓Saturday, Sept. 9
⏰10AM

[Sam Ford @SamFord7News]

A code purple day in the nation’s capital where the Capitol is a hazy silhouette from Freedom Plaza today. DC government has cancelled or prohibited a number of outdoor activities from school outdoor recreation to ticket writing by Parking Enforcement.

[Markus Batchelor @MarkusforDC]

30 years. Thank God.

[Nikki Peele @TheAdvoc8te]

"The decedent has been identified as 23-year-old Keshon Cornish, of Lanham, MD." MPD 5D | Suspect Sought in a Homicide: 4000 b/o Minnesota Avenue, NE https://t.co/zku2Yf7W2q

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

Our YPLC had the pleasure of touring #Weactradio and getting some great words of encouragement for our upcoming Podcast. We also got a chance to meet Mayor Bowser💎

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

Wards 7&8 DC Prevention Center Youth Prevention Leadership Corp With A PSA About Drugs In Our Community💎

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

PSA PSA PSA
Narcan Saves Lives📢

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

PSA PSA PSA
Narcan Saves Lives📢

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

Youth Leaders Creative Workshop Creating Jean Jacket Statement Pieces For Fentanyl Awareness.

#Drugprevention #Youthleadership

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

Youth Leaders At The Ward 7&8 DC Prevention Center Get Narcan Certified.

#Drugprevention #opiodawareness #narcancertied #fentanyl

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

Wards 7&8 DC Prevention Center Youth Prevention Leadership Corp With A PSA About Drugs In Our Community💎

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

Youth Leaders Creative Workshop Creating Jean Jacket Statement Pieces For Fentanyl Awareness.

#Drugprevention #Youthleadership

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

Youth Leaders At The Ward 7&8 DC Prevention Center Get Narcan Certified.

#Drugprevention #opiodawareness #narcancertied #fentanyl

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

Children and teens who use alcohol and drugs are more likely to have a substance use disorder as adults. #Ward7 #Ward8

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

Teen drug use is common among college students. In 2016, 45 percent of male college students and 42 percent of female college students used an illegal drug. #Ward7 #Ward8

[Wards 7&8 DC PC @Wards78DCPC]

They might be taking stronger opioids than their bodies are used to and can be more likely to overdose.#ward7 #ward8