Shatter the Myths About Drug Abuse

You may or may not know how passionate I am about protecting teens from the dangers of drug abuse.

 

Each year, the National Institute on Drug Abuse hosts National Drug Facts Week, a health awareness week. I encourage you to take the IQ Challenge to test your knowledge on drugs and drug abuse. You may be surprised at what you learn!

 

Teens are bombarded with conflicting messages that can leave them feeling confused and unsure of who to ask for information about drug use. There is no better time than now to help teens understand the serious consequences of drug use.

Let's Shatter the Myths About Drug Abuse

Every day, teens are bombarded with conflicting messages that may leave them feeling confused and unsure of who to ask for information about drug use. With 7.4% of teens reporting abuse of prescription drugs in the past year and 22.6% of 12th graders reporting using marijuana in the past month, it’s critical to reach teens with the facts.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is holding the third annual National Drug Facts Week from January 27 - February 2, 2014. Taking part in National Drug Facts Week means you have the opportunity to help shatter the myths about drug use for teens.

Wondering how you can take part? 

• TAKE! 
• the interactive 2014 National Drug IQ Challenge!
• RETWEET!
• our tweets from NIDA!
• LEARN! 
• more. Visit the National Drug Facts Week website!