SMAP- Substance Misuse Awareness Project- of New Hanover County Schools.
Joined January 2019
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The #NewYear2022 can be a difficult and stressful time. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. If you’re looking for help for mental health or substance use, call the National Helpline for treatment referral and information.
ALT You're never alone. Help is always available. SAMHSA's National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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Trying to talk to your child about #UnderageDrinking #prevention can be stressful. Check out SAMHSA’s data visualizations designed to encourage conversations 💬 between parents & youth & inspire community efforts. Learn more ⤵️
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ALT Be prepared to have the difficult conversation. 19 percent of underage youth report using marijuana within two hours of drinking. Download now at store.SAMHSA.gov
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#Ecigs 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 #ecigarettes fact sheet ➡️ fal.cn/3jH9h #NoVapeNovember🚭
ALT tips for teens e-cigarettes available at store.samhsa.gov
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Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder. Help is available, treatment works and people recover every day ⤵️ findtreatment.gov/
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Addiction stigma pervades medicine, policy & communities. In @AAMCToday, NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow writes about her personal experience with stigma & the need for a large-scale social intervention to change public attitudes toward addiction. Read more: loom.ly/e8dMRnQ
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Happy #RedRibbonWeek! This year’s theme is “Drug Free Looks Like Me” ❤️
You can show your kids what a drug-free 🚭 life looks like by helping them make healthy choices. Start the conversation with #TalkTheyHearYou ▶️
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Parents, you are the #1️⃣ influence on your children’s decisions about #UnderageDrinking and other drug use.
This National Youth Substance Use #PreventionMonth, check out these #TalkTheyHearYou prevention tips 💡 to keep them safe. fal.cn/3j8mS
ALT What You Can Do To Prvent Your Child From Drinking Alcohol -Be Aware of Factors That May Increase the Risk of a Child’s Alcohol Use. -Be a Positive Adult Role Model. -Work With Schools, Communities, and the Government to Protect Children From Underage Alcohol Use. -Support Your Children and Give Them Space to Grow.
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Do you need help with your mental health?
If you don't know where to start, this infographic may help guide you. go.usa.gov/xGfxz #shareNIMH
ALT Do you needhttps://go.usa.gov/xGfxz help with your mental health?
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Don't forget to take care of yourself!
Whether it's your own battles or the unique challenges that come from helping a loved one with a mental or substance use disorder, take steps to prioritize your own health. For resources and information, visit ➡️ fal.cn/3jfDm
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Asking for help is a normal part of life. You should never feel like you have to take on the world alone. If you're concerned that you or someone in your life may be drinking too much or using drugs, there are resources available to help. fal.cn/3iHRT #PreventionMonth
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August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. We wanted to take a minute & share some of our local data. In the first 6 months of the year, WFD responded to...
💊 109 overdoses in 2018
💊 116 overdoses in 2019
💊 120 overdoses in 2020
💊 123 overdoses in 2021
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We are working to end the stigma surrounding overdose deaths. What this mother has to say is so powerful: keloland.com/news/local-news…
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Tomorrow is the #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay, a day to remember those who have been injured or lost their lives as a result of a drug overdose.
Time to Remember. Time to Act.
#IOAD2021 #EndOverdose @OverdoseDay @eaaraj
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As part of #OverdoseAwarenessWeek, @ONDCP is hosting a virtual convening of State, local, and Tribal leaders, as well as researchers and experts to discuss how opioid settlement funds can be used to effectively address addiction and the overdose epidemic. #WHOpioidResponse
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If you or someone you ❤️ is seeking help for mental illness, substance use, or both, reach out to SAMHSA's National Helpline— a free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals & families (in English/Spanish) ⤵️ fal.cn/3hIbA
ALT National Helpline 1-800-662-4357
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Have you heard? The 🆕 #TalkTheyHearYou mobile app is out today! Learn more about how the app can help you talk with your kids 👨👩👧👦 about alcohol and other drugs here ➡️ fal.cn/3fgf3
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Substance use prevention is all about making choices.
Visit #TalkTheyHearYou 💬 to encourage your kids to make healthy choices about alcohol and other drugs ▶️ #NPW2021
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🆕 @HHSGov releases new buprenorphine practice guidelines to get evidenced-based treatment to more Americans 🇺🇸 with opioid use disorder. Read more: fal.cn/3eZGv
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In @Health_Affairs blog, Dr. Volkow makes the evidence-based case on how drug #criminalization disproportionately harms Black communities & exacerbates health disparities. A public health approach to #addiction is needed. loom.ly/EisXMU8
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During #BrainAwarenessWeek, visit #NIDAteens #DrugFacts to find out how different types of drugs affect the teen brain 🧠. loom.ly/4dheb38 #NIDAteens