Education is the Antidote to Drug Abuse
AWARENESS IS EVERYTHING
Education about drug abuse is crucial in raising awareness about its potency and the potentially fatal consequences of its misuse, ultimately saving lives through informed decision-making and prevention strategies.
Below are some resources that offer comprehensive drug abuse education materials, empowering individuals with knowledge and support to combat substance misuse effectively.
In 2023, the DEA seized more than 80 million laced fake pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of synthetic powder. The 2023 seizures are equivalent to more than 381 million lethal doses of
MAPDA is working with Substance Use Prevention Education (SUPE) to help educate families, schools, and workplaces on drug safety and how to have these tough conversations. From kids to college students, SUPE
Illicitly manufactured drugs were involved in nearly 85% of drug overdose deaths in 24 states and the District of Columbia during January–June 2019. More than 3 out of 5 overdose deaths had
Preliminary estimates indicate that the number of preventable deaths in the United States increased 1.2% in 2022 to 227,664, an all-time high. A 1.9% increase in drug overdose deaths helped drive this
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. What is SAMHSA’s National
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Protect yourself from the dangers of pain killers
Illicitly manufactured synthetic drugs are being added to other already dangerous strains and sold as fake medications because of their extreme potency, which makes drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous. Never take a pill that didn’t come from your doctor.