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Supporting Substance Use Recovery
This month is National Recovery Month, which is an observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. Check out NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow’s 2022 blog below for some insight on how NIDA is supporting recovery efforts.
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As the school year is in full swing, spend some time exploring the NIDA parent and educator resources. These tools provide valuable support and inspiration for initiating a dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. From pre-planned lessons and engaging activities to interactive videos, quizzes, and conversation starters, there’s something for everyone to get involved and help the teens in your community make informed decisions about drug use and their health.
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Open a discussion around substance use using answers to teens’ 10 frequently asked questions about drugs and health.
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Help students in grades 9 through 12 learn to access valid and reliable health information with the lesson "Is This Legit? Accessing Valid and Reliable Health Information."
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Tune in to hear NIDA scientists share answers to common questions teens ask about drug use and addiction. The accompanying Teacher’s Guide offers writing prompts and tips for incorporating the videos into in-person, hybrid, or remote classroom instruction.
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Get Ready for NDAFW
March 18-24, 2024
It’s never too late to start planning your involvement in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW)! Read up on the suggested planning steps and NIDA’s offerings of activity ideas to kickstart your preparations. And keep an eye out for the opening of NDAFW 2024 registration later this fall.
Steps for Planning Your Event & Activity Ideas
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Be sure to check out these other great resource offerings from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
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NIMH: Resources on stress and anxiety, strategies for coping, and guidance about when to seek help from a healthcare provider to help parents, teachers, caregivers, and students navigate the new school year and focus on overall mental well-being.
NIAAA: Alcohol and Your Brain Virtual Reality (VR) Experience. Take an immersive ride through the brain and discover how key regions are affected by alcohol.
You can access the Alcohol and Your Brain VR experience in two ways:
Free Download – For anyone age 13+ with Quest, Quest 2, or Meta Quest Pro VR headsets, the free NIAAA app can be downloaded through the App Lab.
On YouTube – Parents and educators can share the non-VR YouTube video version with students on any computer or mobile device. An audio-described video is also available.
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