Get Smart About Drugs

Drugs and Sexual Assault

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Whether at a bar, at a party, or even at a “friend’s” home – drug-facilitated sexual assault can happen to anyone at any time. It’s important that the young people in your life understand the danger, and are aware of the facts to protect themselves from becoming victims.

National Take-Back Day is April 28

Don't be the dealer -- get rid of your old or unused prescription meds! DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Learn more.

April is Stress Awareness Month

Many times teens turn to stimulants and other drugs to deal with stress.

Check out these seven drug-free ways your teen can destress.

Dangerous Driving

A report links driving on drugs to more accident deaths than driving while drunk.

Learn more about the dangers of "drugged driving."

News & Headlines

Nearly 1 million people were out of the workforce because of opioid addiction in 2015, according to study

(The Washington Post, March 27) A new study highlights the significant impact drugs have had on American workers.
Growing online communities offer support amid opioid crisis

(Mashable, March 29) As opioid addiction continues to grip the nation, thousands people are turning to online communities for support.
Frances Bean Cobain and the Genetics of Addiction

(NIDA) Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of famous rockers Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, recently acknowledged that she's in recovery from addiction.
Prince died from 'exceedingly high' amount of fentanyl, experts say

(Associated Press, March 27) A recently released toxicology report shows that the late singer, Prince, had an “exceedingly high” concentration of the opioid painkiller fentanyl in his body at the time of his death.