We provide families, professionals, and communities with everything they need to know to help prevent and address substance use among young people.

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.@meredithmgm joins @EVargasTV on #HeartOfTheMatter to discuss using her platform to raise awareness about addiction after the death of her brother Daniel, who passed away from a fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose. Listen: tinyurl.com/4ysr4ddx
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Director Adam Meeks and counselor Annette Deao join @EVargasTV on #HeartOfTheMatter this week to discuss #UnionCounty, a powerful film starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo as brothers navigating a drug recovery court. Listen: tinyurl.com/4ysr4ddx
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DEA proudly partnered with the @OCDeptofEd and @ToEndAddiction. Together, we addressed a critical discussion: Social Media Safety and Substance Use Prevention. Topics covered included: the role of social media in substance use normalization and drug trafficking, online drug dealers and targeted online advertising, emoji decoding, counterfeit pills, risk factors & warning signs, and how ordering illegal drugs is as easy as ordering a pizza. #OperationEngage #OC @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept
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When substance use becomes a concern, knowing where to start can be difficult. @ToEndAddiction helps families understand treatment, recovery and how to support a loved one along the way. drugfree.org/treatment-and-r… | #RecoveryMonth
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Supporting a child struggling with substance use can be challenging. You don’t have to navigate it alone. @ToEndAddiction offers free, confidential Online Support Meetings for parents and caregivers. Find support: drugfree.org/supportmeetings.
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Dr. Danielle Dick, the director of @RutgersARC, joins @EVargasTV for the season 8 premiere of #HeartOfTheMatter to discuss how DNA shapes how our brains are wired, as well as the three genetically influenced pathways to substance use disorder. Listen: tinyurl.com/4ysr4ddx
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Build refusal skills before they’re needed. ✔️ Talk openly about peer pressure, discuss possible situations and help your kids plan how they’ll respond. #Prevention tips for parents via @ToEndAddiction: drugfree.org/article/prevent…
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Some parents hesitate to get help when teachers bring it to their attention that their child is having problems in school. ADHD can cause a parent to feel ineffective when that is totally not true. youtu.be/N0lZ0rEDDWc?si=CaLr…
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ADHD in kids can cause the pause button in their cerebral cortex to work ineffectively. This great podcast with Pat Aussem will answer many of parent's questions about their kids with ADHD. youtu.be/N0lZ0rEDDWc?si=CaSo…
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What should #Parents know about underage drinking? 💡 @ToEndAddiction’s Alcohol Guide for Families covers the risks, why teens may drink and what families can do to help prevent it. bit.ly/3dLe10f
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Limited to specialized clinics, methadone remains inaccessible to many with OUD. Ask your members of Congress to support the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 to reduce barriers to proven addiction treatment. drugfree.org/article/remove-…
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Parents remain one of the strongest influences in a teen's life. 🌟 Discover strategies for preventing underage drinking, strengthening communication and supporting healthy decision-making with @ToEndAddiction's Alcohol Guide for Families: bit.ly/3dLe10f.
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💬 Talking with your child about alcohol doesn't have to be complicated. @ToEndAddiction's Alcohol Guide for Families offers tips, facts and conversation starters to help parents navigate the discussion. Learn more: bit.ly/3dLe10f.
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☀️ Summer can bring new experiences and opportunities for important conversations. Use @ToEndAddiction's Alcohol Guide for Families to help talk with your child about alcohol, expectations and making healthy choices. 🔗 bit.ly/3dLe10f
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🌟 Preparing kids for peer pressure starts long before they're faced with it. Regular conversations can help build confidence, decision-making skills and trust. Explore practical guidance for #parents from @ToEndAddiction: drugfree.org/article/prevent….
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Strengthen your community's approach to substance use #prevention and #treatment with free resources from @ToEndAddiction. Explore tools, guides and educational materials: drugfree.org/community-resou….
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📣 You don't have to navigate substance use concerns alone. If your teen or young adult needs help, @ToEndAddiction provides tools and resources to help families understand treatment, recovery and ways to support lasting change. 🔗 drugfree.org/treatment-and-r…
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