Charlotte Mecklenburg Drug Free Coalition

08/07/2024

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11/18/2022

Smoking—including va**ng—is particularly harmful for teens because their body is still growing and changing. If you have a teenager in the house, check out this fact sheet on the truth about e-cigarettes and va**ng ➡️ https://fal.cn/3tGur

This fact sheet for teens provides facts about va**ng. It describes short- and long-term effects and lists signs of va**ng. The fact sheet helps to dispel common myths about va**ng. Access sources and references cited in this fact sheet.

10/23/2022

Did you know Alcohol causes these types of Cancer?

10/23/2022

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

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...

09/08/2022

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.

Register at the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkf-iqqzwuGtcGuXKj5q_zKfoP1gyX6KWA

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...

09/06/2022

https://fox17.com/news/nation-world/juul-to-pay-nearly-440m-to-settle-states-teen-va**ng-probe

Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine va**ng

06/16/2022

🆕 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

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...

06/01/2022

: 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

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...

05/29/2022

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

05/12/2022

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

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...

05/11/2022

🚫 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

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

04/28/2022

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