Add Information to School’s Website on Opioids
Schools should be a safe place for students to learn and grow. Parents and educators can team up to protect students from opioid addiction. Schools can add a section to
Request ScreenU (College) be Used on Your Campus
According to the 2015 College Prescription Drug Survey , 1 in 4 undergraduate students have misused a prescription medication at some point in their lifetime. The Higher Education Center for
Require Sports Injuries and Pain Education for Students, Coaches, and Parents (Middle School and High School)
Massachusetts has started requiring coaches, athletic directors and trainers, school nurses, parents, and students receive educational materials on how dangerous and addictive opioids can be. Materials are distributed to all
Introduce Opioid Education in Classrooms
Teaching school children about the opioid epidemic, whether in a school or as a parent, doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In fact, the National Institution on Drug Abuse
Support Recovery High Schools (High School)
Recovery high schools are designed for students in recovery from substance use disorder or dependency. Research indicates that 80-90% of high school students with substance use disorders relapse when returning
Compete for the NIDA Addiction Science Award (High School)
What are Addiction Science Projects? Addiction science fair projects are any science fair project that contributes to the knowledge of addiction and its health consequences. Students educate themselves and fellow
Build Sober Dorms on College Campuses (College)
Students recovering from addictive disorders should be able to pursue academic, personal, and professional goals to enhance their quality of life, just like any other college student. However, they face
