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National Institute on Drug Abuse


NDAFW National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week





Shine a light on substance use prevention for NDAFW 2025 and year-round

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As the year winds down and you gear up for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week*®* (NDAFW [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]), *March 17-23, 2025*, lean on NIH for resources to support substance use prevention activities taking place in your community.

The activities below can help engage young people in discussions about drug use and their health, empowering them to make informed decisions for their well-being.






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*Host a Hands-On Naloxone Demonstration*

Teens can learn about overdoses and the use of naloxone — a lifesaving medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Incorporate this engaging learning experience into your classroom activities or start making plans for NDAFW 2025.

*View the demonstration guide* [ [link removed] ]






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*Talk About Dealing With Stress*

Every teen faces stress, and it’s important that they have healthy ways to cope. Teach young people tools to deal with stress in healthy ways so they can feel good without turning to substances.

*Explore stress-related activities* [ [link removed] ]






*Teacher Resources: Find Lessons for Your Classroom *

Teachers, access a variety of free lessons and activities, including downloads, videos, and Kahoot! quizzes, on the science of drug use.

Lessons are aligned with health and other national education standards and are designed to help students build essential skills.

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*A Virtual Reality Experience: Alcohol & Your Brain*

Immerse yourself in a journey to learn how alcohol affects structures in the brain. Choose a virtual-reality experience on the Oculus App Lab or a video version on YouTube to explore the activity.

*Try out the experience* [ [link removed] ]



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Conversation Starters: 10 Questions Teens Ask

Answering teens’ questions about alcohol and other drugs can be challenging. Find answers to common questions teens ask, such as "What is the worst drug?" or "Can you get addicted to ADHD meds?"

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