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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Apr 5

    During , learn what communities around the country are doing to make a difference in prevention and how you can get involved in the latest SAMHSA Blog post:

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    17 minutes ago

    Join tomorrow for a live virtual event at 2-3 pm ET: "Recovery LIVE! Increasing Access to Treatment and Recovery Supports for People with Disabilities." . Follow for live tweeting.

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    22 hours ago

    The newly launched Study aims to reduce overdose deaths by 40% over 3 years by testing a set of evidence-based prevention and treatment interventions in communities that have been affected by the .

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    Apr 23

    Reach out to your friends and family who are trying to quit smoking. Just being there to listen can be the support they need to stay smokefree.

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  5. 3 hours ago

    Many older adults have chronic mental health conditions that require taking several medications daily. Misusing medications or combining with alcohol can lead to serious side effects. Learn more:

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    3 hours ago

    Naloxone can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. What formulations of naloxone have been approved by the FDA?

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    3 hours ago

    “You never expect that you are going to lose a child.” , , , , & are resolved to end the overdose epidemic so that no parent has to experience the loss of a child due to overdose. Hear more here:

    Judy's Rx Awareness Story
    Judy tells her son Steve’s Rx Awareness story and shares the tragedy of losing her son to a prescription opioid overdose.
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    5 hours ago

    Thanks and for providing this information! If you need to get rid of unwanted or unneeded pain medications, mark your calendar for Sat, April 27, ’s national . Find a drop off location at

    Check out SAMHSA and " Pain Medications, Know the Options, Get the Facts," a series of 13 fact sheets designed to increase awareness associated with opioid use and misuse:
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  9. 6 hours ago

    Check out SAMHSA and " Pain Medications, Know the Options, Get the Facts," a series of 13 fact sheets designed to increase awareness associated with opioid use and misuse:

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    23 hours ago

    April 27th is Prescription Drug . Check your medicine cabinet for unused or expired prescription drugs and visit to find a safe disposal spot near you.

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    21 hours ago

    Be prepared with the personal needs, prescriptions, paperwork, power sources, & practical skills you need to protect your in an . Learn how:

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  12. Retweeted
    23 hours ago

    Support from family and friends can mean the world to someone in . Take five minutes today to reach out to a friend and let them know you care and that they can come to you anytime for support and help.

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  13. 23 hours ago

    You are not alone. Help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline .

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    Apr 23

    the majority of teens abusing prescription drugs get them from family, friends & the home medicine cabinet? Visit to find where you can dispose properly of the unused Rx drugs in your home.

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    Apr 23

    IHS Youth Regional Treatment Centers provide clinical services to adolescents ages 12-18 who struggle with use and substance use . A recent YRTC graduate shared his experience in our blog at .

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  16. Apr 23

    : One way to participate in is to host a community event to help others see what you’re doing in support of children’s , while also bringing your community together! SAMHSA has resources to help you get started ➡️

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  17. Apr 23

    : SAMHSA funds the Addition Technology Transfer Center Network (ATTC) with a mission to unify science, education and service to transform lives through evidence-based and treatment and recovery practices in a recovery-oriented system of care:

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  18. Retweeted
    Apr 23

    This morning, I am attending Annual Tribal Budget Consultation, to engage with tribal leaders about their priorities, and to discuss how such resources as our TIP 61 can lead to higher-quality treatment within their communities.

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    Apr 23

    Teens get most of the Rx drugs they misuse from family and friends. Properly disposing of unused or expired medicines can help prevent prescription drug misuse.

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  20. Apr 23

    : 1 in 5 people (aged 12 to 20) reported drinking in the past month. Check out SAMHSA's blog about how you can use the power of your community to prevent :

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    Apr 22

    Do you ever wonder if your drinking has gone too far? See if you recognize any of these symptoms in yourself —> .

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