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Drug Fact Sheets

Learn more about the history and effects of each of the drugs below with these neat, printable fact sheets (all PDFs) that can serve as handy resources that are easy to distribute.

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Student Athletes and Opioids (Poster)

What is prescription pain reliever misuse? As defined by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, it’s “use without a prescription of one’s own or use at a higher dosage or more often than prescribed.” Prescription opioid addiction – stemming from misuse – has hit the nation hard in recent years. Unfortunately, high school student-athletes can be especially vulnerable to prescription painkiller misuse. This poster encourages teens, parents and other caregivers, and educators to know the risks around misusing pain pills.

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Drug Impaired Driving Fact Card

Driving while drugged can impair a person's ability to drive a car. Learn more about this dangerous activity.

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Methamphetamine Drug Card

This is a stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder.

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DEA Drug Prevention Websites Bookmark

Find a few of the DEA's drug prevention websites – plus our Twitter handle – on this bookmark! 

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How to Properly Dispose of Your Unused Medicines

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. The Drug Enforcement Administration provides guidance on the right way to dispose of unused medicine.

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Desechar Medicamentos Sin Usar de Forma Correcta

Los medicamentos sin utilizar o vencidos son una cuestión de seguridad pública porque pueden usarse de forma indebida, ocasionar intoxicación accidental y sobredosis. La eliminación correcta de drogas sin utilizar salva vidas y protege el medioambiente. (Medicine disposal flyer in Spanish)

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Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth and Young Adults

This publication provides an overview of the prevalence of marijuana use among young people; the physical, academic, and social consequences; tips for how to get involved to prevent marijuana use among youth and young adults; and federal resources to assist in your efforts.

Cómo Prevenir el Consumo de Marihuana Entre Jóvenes y Jóvenes Adultos

Esta publicación proporciona una visión general de la prevalencia del consumo de marihuana en esta población; las consecuencias físicas, académicas y sociales; consejos sobre cómo involucrarse para prevenir el consumo de marihuana entre jóvenes y jóvenes adultos; y recursos federales que sirven de ayuda en la tarea.

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Prescription Drug Abuse Drug Card

Many prescription drug abusers begin using heroin because heroin is cheaper alternative that offers the same physiological effects.

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