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!
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Learn 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 your NDAFW event using inspiration from NIDA’s activity ideas. 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! It only takes a few minutes to complete, and ensures your event is listed on the online events map.
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View NIDA’s Research Topics 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 and conversation starters to engage teens in meaningful discussions about substance use.
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Promote & enhance your event. 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 lesson. There is also an adapted version for grades 4-6 reading level. |
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NIAAA Activity Feature: Take an immersive ride through the brain and discover how key regions are affected by alcohol through the Alcohol and Your Brain Virtual Reality (VR) Experience.
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