As a parent, caregiver, or educator, you’re doing a great job at helping the next generation navigate life. Learn and share the facts about drugs, substance abuse, and recovery to keep up the good work.
At some point, you’ll have to have the talk. Not about birds and bees, but about drugs. Open, honest conversations about drugs give kids and teens the facts before misinformation and peer pressure take over. When you start the conversation without judgment, it builds trust and makes young people more likely to ask questions or speak up if something feels wrong.
Use our free toolkit to lead the talk.
Even prescription painkillers like oxycodone can lead to dependence. Especially in young people whose brains are still developing. Misuse often starts with a prescription after surgery or an injury.
Fentanyl is 50 times more powerful than heroin, and even the smallest amount can lead to overdoses and death. It's often used to make fake pills but can also be found in many street drugs. That makes taking pills that don't come from a doctor and experimenting with substances extremely dangerous.
Overdoses can happen quickly, and you have to act fast. Recognizing the signs and knowing what to do in an overdose situation are easy-to-learn skills that can save lives.
Naloxone (NARCAN®) is a drug that can reverse an opioid overdose and save lives. It’s safe, easy to use, and legal to carry in Minnesota. Naloxone is widely available and affordable, so there’s no excuse not to have it on you at all times.
Substance misuse and opioid use disorder (OUD) are treatable. Recovery looks different for everyone, and there are many tailored programs based on age, ethnicity, or sexual identity.
Emojis have become an important part of our communication. However, they’re not always what they seem. Here are the most commonly used icons for drugs you should know.
Use the free materials below to share life-saving information about substance use, overdose prevention, and recovery with your community, family, and friends.
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