The truth about marijuana is that teens who use it are more likely to go on to develop schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

#substanceuseprevention #substanceuseawareness #marijuana #drugawareness #thc

Know the signs of an opioid overdose, and be prepared to respond by carrying naloxone

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Drunk driving kills. Don’t become a statistic.

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Smoking harms everyone in your life, not just the humans. Take care of your furry family members.

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Make the best possible choice for your health and future. Drugs are calling, but you DON’T have to answer.

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Learn the impacts of substance use—and how much richer your life can be without them.

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There's no better day than today to commit to a life that's substance free!
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When individuals carry naloxone (NARCAN) in their day to day life, it can save precious seconds and someone’s life during an overdose.

#SubstanceUseAwareness #substanceuseprevention #OpioidAwareness #narcansaveslives #naloxonesaveslives

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an important part of avoiding substance use and substance use disorders.
Try these tips for maintaining your mental and physical health.
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#substanceuseawareness #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth

Tolerance (needing more of a drug over time to get the same effect) is a sign of a substance use disorder.

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Safe disposal of medications keeps them from being misused. Contact your local authorized disposal location or reach out to your local prevention team for resources for safe disposal

#substanceuseprevention #substanceuseawareness #opioidawareness #substanceusedisorder #prescriptiondrugs

NARCAN (naloxone) is for everyone—it is safe to use on adults, children, and pregnant women, and available for free and without a prescription for anyone who wishes to carry it.

#SubstanceUseAwareness #opioidawareness #narcan #naloxone #narcansaveslives

Just because marijuana is
"natural" doesn't mean it's a safer alternative to tobacco
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#substanceuseprevention #marijuana #weed #lunghealth

Tobacco companies know that the majority of smokers start before the age of 18. Be aware of manipulative marketing tactics and say “no” to tobacco

#tobacco #substanceuseawareness #tobaccoindustry #substanceuseprevention #nicotinefree #vapefree #substanceabuseawareness #substancefree

This isn’t just a statistic. Alcohol leads substance use among Florida youth, and awareness is the first step to prevention.
#PreventionMatters #YouthPrevention #FloridaYouth #SubstanceUseAwareness #HanleyFoundation

10th Annual Scientific Meeting- Research Society on Marijuana
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA | July 17-19, 2026
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#CannabisAware #RSMJ #ResearchMatters #researchers #research #SubstanceUseAwareness #SubstanceUsePrevention

New Research from PRC:
Recreational Cannabis Sales to Apparently Alcohol-Intoxicated Customers

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#CannabisAware #SubstanceUseAwareness #SubstanceUsePrevention #responsiblebeverage
#ResearchMatters #PublicHealth #PublicHealthMatters #PublicHealthEducation

Our Bury team has been delivering Stressed Out Brain workshops to young people in Bury.
These sessions emphasise the importance of understanding and managing stress, the impacts of substance use, mental health, and improving well-being. #BuryTeam #WellBeing #SubstanceUseAwareness #StressedOutBrain

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month Begins January 1

SAMHSA's 2026 Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month Toolkit Now Available

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Radical Love Powers Harm Reduction #HarmReduction #CompassionFirst

Meet them where they are, love them there—tools like naloxone & test strips keep them safer. That's radical love. #OverdosePrevention #SubstanceUseAwareness

Fentanyl’s strength makes it one of today’s most dangerous drugs. Knowing the facts can help prevent tragedy. Learn, share, and stay informed.
#OpioidCrisis #FentanylFacts #SubstanceUseAwareness #RecoveryEducation

A new study finds more than 1 in 5 young adults are using marijuana or alcohol to help them fall asleep.

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#cannabissleep #alcoholandsleep #sleepaidrisks #youngadultshealth #insomniaproblems #sleepquality #substanceuseawareness #cannabisuse #alcoholuse #sleepdisruption

New Research from PRC: Effects of Impaired Control and Pharmacological Criteria for Lifetime Alcohol Use Disorder on Relationships between Drinking and Problems

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#alcoholusedisorder #AUD #alcoholawareness #alcoholharms #alcohol #SubstanceUseAwareness #substanceabuseawareness

Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month October is Substance Use Prevention Month.

Prevention Month 2025 Toolkit is Live
October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month — Get Ready.

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#substanceuseawareness #SubstanceUseRecovery #substanceuseprevention #PublicHealth #PublicHealthMatters

Community Events Set for October Including 2 Dope for Drugs and Chipotle Fundraiser Upcoming events include concert, skate competition, fight night, and Chipotle fundraiser.

Excitement is building in Douglas County with a lineup of thrilling events, including the "Dope for Drugs" concert and a Fight Night that you won’t want to miss!

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#DouglasCounty #NV #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #LocalBusinessSupport #SubstanceUseAwareness

New Research from PRC:
Alcohol and Cannabis Use among Youth: Novel Measures of Opportunities for Use

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#alcoholawareness #alcohol #cannabis #cannabispolicy #alcoholpolicy #SubstanceUseAwareness #adolescentmentalhealth #teenmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth

Los Angeles Council Honors Tyler Shamosh and Remembers Community Icons Robin Kaye and Tom DeLuca Council members commemorate overdose awareness and honor local community leaders in emotional session.

The Los Angeles City Council meeting was a powerful reminder of community resilience, honoring both the tragic loss of Tyler Shamosh and celebrating the legacies of local icons Robin Kaye and Tom DeLuca.

Get the details!

#LosAngelesCityLosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUseAwareness

🧠 Kids in 6th–8th grade are seeing more online about vaping, cannabis, and pills.

We help students understand the risks before they make choices—using facts, not fear.

#PreventionEducation #SubstanceUseAwareness

Alcohol and Cannabis Use and Co-Use among Ethnic Groups in California - Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Nationally, approximately 11% of people who drank in the past 12 months also used cannabis. The objective of this paper is to examine rates and correlates of alcohol and cannabis use and co-use among ...

New from PRC:
Alcohol and Cannabis Use and Co-Use among Ethnic Groups in California
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#alcohol #alcoholawareness #cannabis #SubstanceUseAwareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthmatters #PublicHealth #minoritymentalhealth #ethnicity #immigrantmentalhealth

Laws Governing Substance Use During Pregnancy: Next Steps for Health Equity Research | Milbank Quarterly See all articles in the special issue, Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges Facing the United States: What Can State Policymakers Do? Pregnant and

Laws Governing Substance Use during Pregnancy: Steps for Health Equity Research

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#SubstanceUseAwareness #substanceuseprevention #substanceusepolicy #SubstanceUse #alcohol #cannabis #opioidawareness #pregnancy #HealthyPregnancy #substanceuselaw #pregnancylaws