THE FACTS YOUR FUTURE- First Lady DeSantis
The Facts. Your Future., launched in December 2019 by First Lady DeSantis, is a program that directly engages youth in Florida to improve their understanding of the life-altering effects of drug abuse and empowers teens to reach their full potential. The Facts. Your Future provides an interactive space for schools to educate their students on the consequential impacts of substance abuse.
WCCY offers free, downloadable publications and tip sheets, as well as mobile apps for youth, teens, and young adults on topics such as substance misuse, common mental health conditions, and coping with disasters and other traumatic events.
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Talk. They Hear You. Campaign: Aiming to reduce underage drinking and substance use among youths under 21, this campaign equips parents and caregivers with resources to discuss substance use with their children.
ICCPUD: Coordinating federal efforts to diminish underage drinking, ICCPUD provides resources and contributed to the development of A Comprehensive Plan for Preventing and Reducing Underage Drinking.
STOP Underage Drinking: Managed by ICCPUD, this website portal offers research, federal and state resources, and funding opportunities to mitigate underage drinking and its consequences.
AlcoholFX is a free, science-based app that teaches students ages 10 to 12 how alcohol can harm their brains if they drink.
Underage Drinking: Myths Versus Facts
This fact sheet, written specifically for preteens and teens, compares the myths with the facts about alcohol use and its effects
Prescription Drugs: They Can Help But Also Hurt: Not Worth the Risk
This brochure describes for teens the dangers of misusing prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. It lists warning signs of prescription drug misuse and offers advice on receiving help.
The Tips for Teens series educates teens about the dangers of drug use, including short- and long-term health risks and ways the drug affects the brain. Click here for more tips
Underage Drinking: Myths Versus Facts
This fact sheet, written specifically for preteens and teens, compares the myths with the facts about alcohol use and its effects.
Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Get the Facts
This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with anxiety disorders. It discusses causes of anxiety disorders and approaches to treatment.
Understanding Depression: Get the Facts
This fact sheet offers young adults information on living with depression, including causes and approaches to treatment.
What Is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families
This brochure addresses concerns of children and family members of people living with substance use disorders.
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