Follow these five steps to maximize your impact for NDAFW








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NDAFW National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week





*Don’t wait! Start preparing for NDAFW 2024 today with NIDA’s simple, step-by-step guide*

Join NIDA for the upcoming "National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®" (NDAFW) scheduled for March 18-24, 2024. You can organize an event or activity that empowers the youth in your community to make informed decisions about drugs and alcohol. It only takes five steps. Get started today!

NDAFW Planning Steps
*Step 1*

Learn [ [link removed] ] about NDAFW. Whether you’re a returning participant or new to NDAFW, NIDA has the answers to your questions and resources to help you and your planning team make the most of this annual health observance.

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Plan [ [link removed] ] your NDAFW event using inspiration from NIDA’s activity ideas [ [link removed] ]. From videos and quizzes to comprehensive lesson plans and conversation starters, find tailored resources for teens, parents, educators, and community members.*                *

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Register your event [ [link removed] ]! It only takes a few minutes to complete, and ensures your event is listed on the online events map [ [link removed] ].

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View NIDA’s Research Topics [ [link removed] ] to find the latest science on specific substances like opioids, fentanyl, and xylazine, or explore other areas of interest, including prevention and harm reduction. Then, utilize the lessons [ [link removed] ] and conversation starters [ [link removed] ] to engage teens in meaningful discussions about substance use.

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Promote & enhance your event [ [link removed] ]. Whether it’s via email, social media posts, or pitching local news to cover it, you can amplify your community activity or event and increase engagement.

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*NIDA Activity Feature: *Help students, grades 6-12, learn what opioids are, their potential dangers, and how to use opioids safely in the Opioids: What You Need to Know [ [link removed] ] lesson. There is also an adapted version for grades 4-6 reading level.



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