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03/19/2026

Facts for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week🙌🏼

Alcohol is a group 1 carcinogen. It is linked to 7 types of cancer. It contains the SAME chemical compound found in the gas you fuel your car with.

03/18/2026

Another fact for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week:

“Misusing prescription drugs is harmful
because it can lead to serious health risks, including overdose and long-term damage to vital organs. It can also increase the likelihood of developing a substance use disorder, as the brain becomes dependent on the drug,” per prevention.org.

03/16/2026

It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts week, so we’ll be sharing one fact each day on March 16-20.

“Early alcohol use can disrupt adolescent brain development, academic performance, and social development. It is also associated with a higher chance of developing mental health challenges like depression and anxiety,” per prevention.org.

A 2023 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicated that 70% of high school seniors felt that having occasional alcohol was a “normal” part of teen life, despite increasing awareness of alcohol’s negative effects. The brain continues to mature into the mid-20s, and alcohol use during this time can negatively impact memory, learning, and decision-making abilities. This can have lasting effects on cognitive function.

03/16/2026

It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts week, so we’ll be sharing one fact each day on March 16-20.

“Early alcohol use can disrupt adolescent brain development, academic performance, and social development. It is also associated with a higher chance of developing mental health challenges like depression and anxiety,” per prevention.org.

A 2023 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) indicated that 70% of high school seniors felt that having occasional alcohol was a “normal” part of teen life, despite increasing awareness of alcohol’s negative effects. The brain continues to mature into the mid-20s, and alcohol use during this time can negatively impact memory, learning, and decision-making abilities. This can have lasting effects on cognitive function.

03/11/2026

Reports from East Tennessee have revealed that a new synthetic opioid has been discovered in recent months.
WZTV FOX 17 News, Nashville

According to the Knox County Regional Forensics Center, the new opioid, cychlorphine, was found in, “at least 16 overdose deaths in East Tennessee.” Officials claim that cychlorphine was found alongside methamphetamine and fentanyl.

The chief medical examiner at the forensics center said that this opioid is stronger than fentanyl and, “naloxone, or Narcan, does not completely block the effects of the drug and multiple doses may be needed to prevent an overdose.”

Click the link in our bio to view the full article.

03/11/2026

Reports from East Tennessee have revealed that a new synthetic opioid has been discovered in recent months.

According to the Knox County Regional Forensics Center, the new opioid, cychlorphine, was found in, “at least 16 overdose deaths in East Tennessee.” Officials claim that cychlorphine was found alongside methamphetamine and fentanyl.

The chief medical examiner at the forensics center said that this opioid is stronger than fentanyl and, “naloxone, or Narcan, does not completely block the effects of the drug and multiple doses may be needed to prevent an overdose.”

Click the link in our bio to view the full article.

Kelly Teague, our VP of Innovations, presented for two sessions at Iredell County’s In the Know conference. This confer...
03/11/2026

Kelly Teague, our VP of Innovations, presented for two sessions at Iredell County’s In the Know conference. This conference brings together health care professionals from the area to allow a community conversation about substance misuse.

The sessions, titled What’s in Store? Legal Substances in Local Retail, provided a deep dive into the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell’s recent environmental scan of synthetic substances being sold in retail stores, local retail stores, and the risks associated with gas station pharmacology.

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03/10/2026

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03/09/2026

Yes, you read that right. The alcohol you drink contains the same chemical compound as the gas you put in your car. It has also been labeled a group 1 carcinogen with links to SEVEN different types of cancer.

03/05/2026

That’s all we want🥹

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