#LIUNA members & their family members have industry-leading health benefits available that include drug, alcohol & mental health treatments.

Research by substance & addiction is available on NIH's website: https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics

#NDAFW #NationalDrugAndAlcoholFactsWeek

Urge surfing is a mindfulness technique that can help teens refrain from engaging in behaviors they are trying to reduce (e.g., alcohol or drug use). #NDAFW #DrugFacts

Adults can help teens build self-efficacy by demonstrating and encouraging skills like assertiveness, decision-making, and self-control. Failure to master these skills might lead teens to poor coping strategies, like alcohol and drug use. #NDAFW #DrugFacts

Coprescribing or offering #naloxone with opioid prescriptions is linked to fewer overdose deaths—but children & families are often overlooked in these policies. #NDAFW

Mind-body practices, like yoga, are an effective way to reduce substance use among adolescents. #NDAFW #DrugFacts

#Construction worker overdose deaths drop 28.8% from 2023 to 2024. While more than 11,000 lives lost is still far too many, the decline shows that prevention efforts are making a real difference.

#LIUNA #NDAFW

Did you know that alcohol slows down how your brain processes information, making it harder to figure out how you feel & realize the consequences of your actions? To find out more about how alcohol can affect the developing teen brain, click here: https://ow.ly/L1OZ50YtISz #NDAFW

Behavioral Health Challenges increase the risk of homelessness. Homelessness exacerbates behavioral health challenges.

National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week: Let’s separate myth from evidence. Substance use & homelessness can overlap—but housing affordability is the main driver. Once someone is unhoused, trauma and poor sleep can worsen challenges. We need housing + care.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZOAs50Ymz4Z

#NDAFW

National Drug and Alcohol Facts week. A group of young adults.

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) encourages youth to talk about the science of drug use/addiction. Learn more: https://nida.nih.gov/ndafw For mental health/substance use resources: insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/mentalhea... #ndafw #MDInsurance #MyWhyNDAFW

National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week begins today.

#LIUNA members & their family members have industry-leading health benefits available that include drug, alcohol & mental health treatments.

For helpful resources & information, please visit: https://nida.nih.gov

#NDAFW

It's National Alcohol & Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week. Many people are surprised to learn what counts as a drink, and a glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as a shot of liquor. #BirthDefectsAwareness #PrenatalSafety #SafePregnancy #NDAFW #FASDNPN #ISER_Alaska #CBHRS

Curious about what youth do not use substances? Here are some abstaining trends from the Monitoring the Future survey 2024. Abstaining from substance use has remained stable or increased in the past year.

#OpenDoorsTraining, #youthsubstanceuse #OpenHeartsOpenDoors. #drugfactsweek #NDAFW #youth

Here are some marijuana use trends from the Monitoring the Future survey 2024. Marijuana use has remained the stable in those surveyed this past year. #OpenDoorsTraining, #youthsubstanceuse #OpenHeartsOpenDoors. #drugfactsweek #NDAFW #youth #youthdevelopment

March 17 through March 23rd is National Drug and Alcohol Facts week. We are posting some interesting facts about youth substance use this week. #OpenDoorsTraining, #youthsubstanceuse #OpenHeartsOpenDoors. #drugfactsweek #NDAFW #youth #youthdevelopment

Why and how: Engaging high school students in meaningful research opportunities

#NDAFW is “over” but we still have plenty to share and learn! 📚🔍

RSA members are tasked with training the next generation of scientists. This recent Letter to the Editor outlines the importance of engaging high school students in research, too #ACER

Repeated cycles of binge-like ethanol consumption and abstinence alter neuropeptide mRNA in prefrontal and insular cortex, amygdala, and lateral hypothalamus of male and female C57BL/6J mice

Binge drinking occurs when someone drinks 4-5 drinks within ~2 hours and is common among young adults. ⏱️ #NDAFW

Binge drinking, followed by times of not drinking, can dramatically change the way the brain functions on a molecular level, demonstrated by this recent #ACER pub

As we observe National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, it’s crucial for everyone in a child's life—parents, friends, and teachers—to empower and educate youth about making informed decisions regarding marijuana. Here are some tips to help guide the way.
#PreventionWorks #NDAFW

Alcohol and Opioid Use, Co-Use, and Chronic Pain in the Context of the Opioid Epidemic: A Critical Review

Alcohol overdose is possible, and drinking alcohol can also increase the probability of overdosing on other substances. #NDAFW

This 2018 #ACER review on alcohol and opioid use sheds light on how important it is to study substance co-use. 📖

Fact: Cannabis use is risky during pregnancy because THC crosses the placenta and can affect fetal development. It’s associated with potential learning, behavior, and growth issues in infants after birth. Learn why ob-gyns advise against it: buff.ly/ScpzIiw #NDAFW

Alcohol use disorder as a moderator of the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidality among military personnel

Alcohol can impact the way we think, feel, and behave. 🧐🤩🤯 Early alcohol use may be linked to disorders like anxiety and depression. #NDAFW

Increased alcohol use can also “amplify” the relation between stress-disorders and suicidal ideation, as reported from this #ACER paper

It's National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week! Here are a few ways storytellers can incorporate depictions of drugs and alcohol responsibly #NDAFW

US mortality trends from alcohol-associated hepatitis by sex, age, race, and ethnicity, 1999–2020

Alcohol impacts every organ system in the body 🧠🫁🫀😨 #NDAFW

A recent paper from #ACER found increases in alcohol-related liver inflammation (hepatitis) from 1999-2020. The highest increases in mortality were seen in women.

🚨 It’s National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week! 🚨

Misinformation can lead teens to risky choices—this week is all about educating them with the facts. Stay informed with AlphaBiolabs home drug & alcohol tests.

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Alcohol and Your Health | Teen Drinking | NIAAA

It’s National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week! We’ll be sharing facts from #NDAFW throughout the week from #NIAAA ✨ niaaaforteens.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-and-...

Have a fact about alcohol you want to share with young adults in your life? 👇 Drop a fact below!

How to Talk to Children About Addiction In this article from Dr. Rachel Docekal, learn how to discuss addiction with your child in a way that is open, honest, and authentic.

As we approach #NDAFW, an important initiative by NIDA, it's vital to support families affected by addiction. In this article by Dr. Rachel Docekal, discover practical ways to discuss addiction with your child.

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Today, March 6th, we recognize Black Balloon Day, a time to remember those we've lost to overdose and raise awareness about the impact of substance use. It’s a day to honor the lives of friends, family, and loved ones gone too soon.

#BlackBalloonDay #OverdoseAwareness #EndTheStigma #NDAFW

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Drug Policy Facts - because facts still matter.
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Let us remember that each of us has a unique purpose in this world and that we are all on a journey of healing and growth. 🌱❤️ #NDAFW

Vaping Prevention Resources | HHS.govLock The FDA Vaping Prevention & Education Resource Center offers science-based, educational resources for educators, parents, and teens to prevent vaping addiction.

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This week is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week. Young brains are still developing, which can make it easier for teens to get addicted to the nicotine in tobacco. #NDAFW Learn how you can help teens here: digitalmedia.hhs.gov/tobacco/educ...

Making Prevention a Priority During National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week Recent research tells us that how youth and young adults perceive harm from drugs and alcohol is often wrong. SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and

This week is @NIDAnews National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week. Check out some ways you can make prevention a priority this March.

#NDAFW #prevention #SubstanceUse #teens #UnderageDrinking #YourTrustedSource

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