Although parents, teacher, and communities should be bringing awareness to drug abuse 365 days a year, it is a great time to focus on a variety of substances you may not be aware of - possible new trends or things kids are doing today that you don't know about.
What National Drugs Facts Week?
National Drug Facts Week℠ (NDFW) is an annual health
observance week for teens to shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse. NDFW centers on community
events for teens, NIDA’s Drug Facts Chat Day, and partnerships.
Events: Locally planned and hosted school and community events
focus on providing teens the scientific facts about drugs.
Drug Facts Chat Day: During this annual live online chat held between high
school students and NIDA scientists, students from around the country ask the
questions they most want answers to about drugs and drug abuse, including drug
effects, how to help friends or family that are abusing drugs, and what causes
addiction. Our expert scientists give them the facts.
Partnerships: NIDA works with leading organizations, media outlets, and
other Government agencies to spread the word about NDFW and shatter the myths about drugs
and drug abuse.
