Charlotte Mecklenburg Drug Free Coalition

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National Prescription Drug –happening Saturday, October 29th, 10am-2pm. Get information and find a collection site near you: https://DEATakeBack.com

Take Back Day The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

Join us on September 28 at 11am for an overview of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM). "Participants will be able to understand CRM’s® key concepts and skills as well use a CRM® skill for self-care and to help others in their family and community." There is up to 1 hr GSB credit from NCASPPB for attending.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Impact: Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® Overview. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. This training will be provided by a certified CRM® teacher to offer a basic overview of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)®. Information will be provided about developing trauma-informed and resiliency-focused communities that share a common understanding of the impact of trauma and chronic stre...

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🆕 Current data shows that girls & young ages 12 to 20 are drinking more alcohol than their male counterparts! But, why? The fact sheet below provides data about the trends among girls & young women. Check it out now! ➡️ https://fal.cn/3pvVi

Take Action to Prevent Underage Alcohol Use | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products Download only This data visualization illustrates the steady decline of alcohol use amongst adolescents, informing parents/guardians and communities that taking action against underage drinking is effective. Publication ID PEP22-03-10-004 Publication Date January 2022 Format Flyer More like this Pre...

: can begin earlier than you think. 15% of young people report having their first drink before their 13th birthday‼️ Check out SAMHSA’s Facts on Underage Drinking for ideas on how to start the conversation with your young person today! ➡️ https://fal.cn/3p6SD

Facts on Underage Drinking | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products Download only This fact sheet offers cited facts about alcohol use among underage youth. The fact sheet covers age ranges, gender and racial trends, and alcohol use consequences. Publication ID PEP21-03-10-008 Publication Date April 2021 Format Fact Sheet More like this Prevention and Reduction of U...

Introducing "Short Takes with NIAAA," a series of 60-second videos that explain, in an easy-to-understand way, the meaning of commonly used—but often misunderstood—alcohol terms. What's ? Alcohol blackout? Alcohol overdose? Learn more: https://fal.cn/3p0pQ

CDC's 4 campaigns address ways to prevent and reduce drug overdose deaths. 💡 Learn more about:
1️⃣ the dangers of fentanyl
2️⃣ the risks of mixing drugs
3️⃣how naloxone can save lives
4️⃣ reducing stigma toward drug use & recovery
https://cdc.gov/stopoverdose

Stop Overdose To address the increasing number of overdose deaths related to both prescription opioids and illicit drugs, we created a website to educate people who use drugs about the dangers of illicitly manufactured fentanyl, the risks and consequences of mixing drugs, the lifesaving power of naloxone, and the...

🚫 is a great opportunity to talk with your kids about alcohol and other drugs.

This week, check out the "What Parents Are Saying" podcast 🎙️ from to hear insights from parents and experts on preventing underage drinking and other drug use 🎧 https://fal.cn/3owYF

Podcast Learn more about and listen to the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign’s new podcast: “What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment.”

The event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.

Properly dispose of your unneeded Rx drugs this Saturday, April 30 from 10am-2pm 🔍 Find a collection site near you: https://go.usa.gov/xzSyV

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Did you know Dilworth Center has programs completely dedicated to treating the specific needs of adolescents and young adults? We recognize the isolating nature of feeling like “the only young person to ever get sober.” Taking this into consideration, our adolescent and young adult programs have a strong emphasis on peer relationships and healthy connection.

If you or a loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol use, please contact Dilworth Center for help.

Dilworthcenter.org
704-372-6969

Symptoms of an eating disorder are not always easy to recognize. If you think someone you know may have an eating disorder, lookout for these signs: https://go.usa.gov/xtd9t

Eating Disorders: About More Than Food This brochure provides information about eating disorders including who is at risk, common types of eating disorders and the symptoms of each, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or someone else.

E-cigarettes 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 e-cigs fact sheet ➡️ https://fal.cn/3mr89

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"If it’s easier to get high than to get treatment, people who are addicted will get high. The U.S. has effectively made it easy to get high and hard to get help.

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The Morning: The opioid crisis Sean Blake was among those who died. He overdosed at age 27 in Vermont, from a mix of alcohol and fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. He had struggled to find effective treatment for his addiction and other potential mental health problems, repeatedly relapsing.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to watch or share our new documentary - 'Harm Reduction in North Carolina'! We have been getting great feedback on this film, which highlights the critical work being done in North Carolina to reduce the harm and stigma surrounding substance use.

If you haven't watched it already - take a look or share it with anyone who may be interested in learning what can be done to help North Carolinians struggling with addiction.
https://governorsinstitute.org/harmreduction/

Look for the signs in your children.

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This year, choose to talk with your kids about underage drinking and other substance use. can help you guide the conversation ▶️

Have a teenager in the house 🏡 Be sure to check out SAMHSA's Tips for Teens series, designed to help teens learn more about substances, like to***co & e-cigarettes, and their harmful effects

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September is National ! Join communities across the country in spreading the word that treatment is available and recovery is possible!

Follow National Recovery Month for updates and information. https://fal.cn/3hWEh

underage alcohol use can start among children as young as age 9? Share SAMHSA’s new data visualization to promote prevention efforts in your community and get ahead of the problem ➡️ https://fal.cn/3h87Q

Reminder Virtual Reality Naloxone Training Tomorrow,
June 30 @ 6:30pm

Join the training at the following link: https://walmart.zoom.us/j/99973142546

Thank you CADCA for this partnership opportunity!

Though we are nearing the end of , our efforts to prevent underage drinking and excessive alcohol use are vital to the health and well-being of our communities! ,Lockitup

Check out Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA's (link below) for this year's where you will find posters, handouts, and other materials for you to promote your event!

https://takebackday.dea.gov/content/partnership-toolbox

Partnership Toolbox | Take Back Day Click below to download posters, handouts and other materials to promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. To download the files, simply click the links below.