Drug-Free Living: Abbigail Waters

Abbigail Waters writes about how she responds to peer pressure, deals with stress, and makes a difference in her community.

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#YouthLeadingPrevention Video Challenge

In honor of National Prevention Week’s 10th anniversary, SAMHSA wants to highlight the outstanding prevention impacts that have been achieved, with an emphasis on youth leading prevention efforts.

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Screen-Free Week is May 3-9!

Screen-Free Week is an annual invitation for people across the nation to unplug whenever they can (outside of school or homework). 

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2020 Red Ribbon Photo Contest Winners Announced

The National Family Partnership announced the winners of the 2020 Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest!

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Virtual Ways to Celebrate Red Ribbon

There are still plenty of ways you can celebrate Red Ribbon and being drug free virtually with your schools and your communities. Check out a few ideas!

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Watch: Red Ribbon Week Music Video

Check out this fun music video to learn more about the history behind Red Ribbon Week, how young people can celebrate, and ways teens are staying drug free. #Dance4RedRibbon

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How to Avoid Drug-laced Food

Nowadays, it seems like there are more kinds of edible marijuana than ever before. Because of this, accidental consumption of weed happens more than you think.

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School Stress: 8 Ways to Deal

Between the back-to-back classes,  assignments, and stress from your family - it's easy to feel overwhelmed.

7 Better Highs

Don’t let boredom be one of the reasons you try drugs. Check out 7 better things you can do.