Debunking myths about addiction. This thought-provoking TED Talk challenges conventional wisdom about addiction, with a special focus on global research investigating its root causes. Through personal stories and scientific evidence,… Continue reading Addiction Myths
Category: Educators
Items of interest to educators
Golden Nugget
The bird and its golden nugget: a metaphor for addiction This simple yet profound award-winning animation uses the metaphor of a bird discovering golden nuggets to explore how addiction develops,… Continue reading Golden Nugget
Suicide Prevention Month and Inaugural 988 Day
This is a message from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Every September, we recognize Suicide Prevention Month as a time to continue learning about suicide prevention, remember… Continue reading Suicide Prevention Month and Inaugural 988 Day
Medetomidine Alert
The objective of this announcement is to notify Arkansas law enforcement officials, public health officials, first responders, medical examiners, coroners, and all other related communities about new information surrounding the… Continue reading Medetomidine Alert
988 Day
988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Join us on… Continue reading 988 Day
Officer Gomez – Facebook Link
Teach your kids this lesson, and learn it yourself in the process. Comments from: Officer Gomez
Cannabis, Cash, and Psychosis
Post from GetSmartAboutDrugs.com website. This is a United States Government, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website. Cannabis Industry Is About Money, Not Medicine (Opinion) The Washington Times) The Biden Administration’s recent move… Continue reading Cannabis, Cash, and Psychosis
Drug Take Back Day
Spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Announced DEA has announced its next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, April 27, 2024, communities across the country can drop… Continue reading Drug Take Back Day
New Resource Alert from DFC and CARA
We hope this email finds you well. We are excited to announce the addition of two new resources that highlight the opportunities that exist among community coalitions and schools to… Continue reading New Resource Alert from DFC and CARA
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Are you ready for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week? The National Institute on Drug and Alcohol’s (NIDA) mission is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply… Continue reading National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)