Dedham Organization for Substance Awareness

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We are a community coalition that brings together youth, parents, local government, law enforcement, healthcare, schools, and more to change community norms and policies around substance use in Dedham. To increase awareness of substance use within the community and enhance communication between parents, youths, educators and residents utilizing evidence-based data in order to promote education, encourage prevention and provide access to resources.

😱 The risks are REAL 😱Today’s ma*****na is more potent than ever, and the science is clear: it can impact memory, learni...
12/12/2025

😱 The risks are REAL 😱

Today’s ma*****na is more potent than ever, and the science is clear: it can impact memory, learning, brain development, and overall safety, especially for young people.

🎉 Yet, there is good news in our community!

87% of Dedham High Schoolers report not using ma*****na in the past 30 days.

Our youth are making healthy choices every day. Let’s continue supporting them with facts and guidance!

🚫🚗 Drugged driving is dangerous, no matter the substance.Ma*****na, opioids, sedatives, and stimulants can all impair re...
12/09/2025

🚫🚗 Drugged driving is dangerous, no matter the substance.

Ma*****na, opioids, sedatives, and stimulants can all impair reaction time, judgement, coordination, and thinking skills.

‼️ Driving under the influence puts you, your passengers, and everyone on the road at risk. It is also ILLEGAL in all 50 states.

Protect yourself and your community:
👉 Offer to be a designated driver
👉 Plan ahead for a safe ride to and from gatherings
👉 Skip parties where substances will be present
👉 Talk openly with friends about the real risks of drugged driving

Get home safely, every time.

🪢 Feeling stuck like a puppet on strings? Va**ng can affect brain development, increase addiction, and pull you into hab...
12/05/2025

🪢 Feeling stuck like a puppet on strings? Va**ng can affect brain development, increase addiction, and pull you into habits that are hard to escape.

But here’s the truth: MOST of your peers ARE NOT va**ng.
✨ 84% of Dedham High School students did NOT v**e in the past 30 days
✨ 75% have NEVER v**ed at all

Ready to cut ties with va**ng? ✂️
📌 Make a quit plan
📌 Switch up your routine
📌 List your reasons to stop
📌 Talk to someone you trust

Take back control. Cut the strings.

❤️ December 1st is World AIDS Day ❤️People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to reme...
12/01/2025

❤️ December 1st is World AIDS Day ❤️

People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.

🧠 Drug and alcohol use affect the brain (including memory, attention, and reasoning) and impair clear thinking and decision-making, which may lead to behaviors that increase the chances of getting HIV.

🧠 Like drugs and alcohol, using prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines for purposes other than prescribed, in excessive amounts, or over a longer period than necessary can affect thinking and decision-making.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 According to data from the 2023 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, in the last 30 days, nearly 90...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

🦃 According to data from the 2023 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, in the last 30 days, nearly 90% of Dedham teens chose NOT to ride in a car with somebody who had been drinking.

Way to go, Dedham teens!

🦃 Make the right decision today and every day!
Don’t ride in a car driven by someone who has been drinking.

🦃 Before even one drink: plan ahead.
You’ll be thankful for a sober ride home.



11/26/2025

⚠️If you feel different, you DRIVE different⚠️

📚 Alcohol, ma*****na, and other drugs can impair the ability to drive because they slow coordination, judgement, and reaction times.

📚 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Research shows that ma*****na impairs motor skills, lane tracking and cognitive functions.

📚 Using two or more drugs at the same time, including alcohol, can amplify the impairing effects of each drug a person has consumed.

⚠️ Driving impaired by any substance- alcohol or other drugs, whether legal or illegal- is against the law in ALL 50 states ⚠️

Plan ahead for a sober driver and enjoy this Thanksgiving Season 🦃

Holiday gatherings ≠ Underage drinking. Under Massachusetts’ Social Host Law, adults can face serious penalties for allo...
11/24/2025

Holiday gatherings ≠ Underage drinking.

Under Massachusetts’ Social Host Law, adults can face serious penalties for allowing minors to drink alcohol on property they control.

‼️ Fines up to $2,000
‼️ Up to 1 year jail time
‼️ No guaranteed insurance coverage

Be thankful. Be smart.
Don’t host. Don’t supply. Don’t allow.

M.G.L. c. 138, s. 34


👀Did you know:According to data revealed by the 2021 Metro West Survey, over 90% of Dedham students have made the decisi...
11/21/2025

👀Did you know:

According to data revealed by the 2021 Metro West Survey, over 90% of Dedham students have made the decision to NOT use v**e devices!

Need a few reasons to put the v**e down today?!

Check them out:

👉 V**e aerosols can expose you to harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, acrolein, and acetaldehyde, which are known to cause lung damage. V**e aerosols also contain harmful metal particles like nickel and aluminum.

👉 Some v**es contain as much ni****ne as a whole pack of ci******es.

👉 Exposure to ni****ne as a teen can cause short-term and long-term effects on attention, learning, and memory that promote addiction to ni****ne.

Remember: It’s never too late to get help!
🔑Ask a trusted adult or friend for support
🔑Talk to your doctor about options
🔑Text: DITCHVAPE to 88709
🔑Visit teen.smokefree.gov/quit-va**ng

11/21/2025

The Dedham Youth Commission Annual Christmas Giving Program is here!

Help spread holiday joy to Dedham children and teens! We're collecting NEW toys, electronics, clothing, gift cards, and wrapping supplies.

📍 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
Town Hall (1st & 2nd Floor)
Both Dedham Libraries
The Blue Bunny
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
The Village Manor
Public Safety Building
Dedham Community Theatre
Dedham Savings (Elm Street)
More locations to come!

🎁 All items must be new with tags
💳 Gift cards are especially appreciated
- Don't forget our older youth, too!

Together, we can make this season special for every young person in Dedham! Learn more and download/share the toy drive flyer on our website: https://buff.ly/ktd7PL6

Are YOU aware of all the harms associated with secondhand smoke?! 💭 Secondhand smoke is a health hazard!💭 Secondhand smo...
11/18/2025

Are YOU aware of all the harms associated with secondhand smoke?!

💭 Secondhand smoke is a health hazard!

💭 Secondhand smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals and poisons, and at least 50 of these are known to cause cancer.

💭 In adults, it causes problems with asthma, poor blood circulation, heart disease, and lung cancer.

💭 In children, it causes more coughs, colds, problems with asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis.

Make smoking history!

Stigma around substance use disorders is one of the biggest barriers to treatment and recovery. The conversations we hav...
11/12/2025

Stigma around substance use disorders is one of the biggest barriers to treatment and recovery. The conversations we have and language we use matter. Show compassion, to yourself and others!

You can help support someone who might be looking for substance use disorder treatment, but might not be sure how to ask for help: samhsa.gov/ find-support/helping-someone

Happy Veterans Day! 🎖️The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that more than 1 in 10 Veterans has been diagn...
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! 🎖️

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that more than 1 in 10 Veterans has been diagnosed with SUD, which is slightly higher than in the general population.

Learn more about Veteran services and resources available in the community!

✨Veterans Health Administration- West Roxbury Division. The VHA Substance Use Disorder program offers a number of options for all eligible veterans seeking treatment for substance use problems.
👉 Visit their site and learn more: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
📞Or call 617.323.7700

✨Dedham’s Veterans Services Department counsels Veterans and/or their dependents regarding assistance and benefit opportunities, provides information and guidance on applications, forms, documentation, and eligibility, and processes Veteran’s benefit applications, administers various Veteran’s benefits, and assists Veterans with employment searches.
👉Visit their site and learn more: https://www.dedham-ma.gov/departments/veterans-services
 
✨The DAV supports over a million veterans annually, offering free, lifelong assistance to veterans, their families, and survivors. Through Massachusetts offices and mobile units, they help veterans access benefits, find jobs, secure housing, and obtain quality health care. The organization also fosters connections among veterans to promote healing through shared experiences.
👉Visit their site and learn more: https://davma.org/
 
✨Home Base is a national nonprofit committed to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans, Service Members, Military Families, and Families of the Fallen. They provide world-class clinical care, wellness programs, education, and research, all at no cost, regardless of era of service, discharge status, or location.
👉Visit their site and learn more: https://homebase.org/

Address

450 Washington Street
Dedham, MA
02026

Telephone

781-751-9220

Website

https://bit.ly/4f9BNTf

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