📣 Don't miss a chance to make a difference! Attend the North Florida Poly-Drug Task Force's upcoming meeting (via Zoom) to join other passionate stakeholders working to prevent drug abuse and overdoses. 💪🏼 Register below 🗓️👉 bit.ly/NFPDTF111723

📣 Don't miss the upcoming panel discussion: "Pill Mills to Fentanyl : Tackling the Opioid Epidemic." 💊 🗓️ Thursday, February 22nd, from 5-6:30 pm in the Robinson Theater on the UNF campus. unf.edu/newsroom/2024/…

📣TODAY is #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay! Nearly 70% of all seized pills contain a lethal dose of fentanyl. Remember, pills sold on social media 📲 or from friends can’t be trusted. If it’s not from a doctor or pharmacist🧑‍⚕️, it’s not legit🙅‍♀️. Stay informed and stay safe!

Fact: prescription opioids 💊 do not heal injuries, they only mask pain. Talk to a doctor about non-opioid pain pills, acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, and stretching as alternatives. #TalkAboutIt #BeAboutIt #DuvalOpioidProject #OpioidEpidemic

You don’t want to miss DFDJax’s FREE, life-saving training! 🗓️ Three times a month, we hold an online, virtual training educating participants on Opioid overdoses and how and when to use Narcan💊. Each participant receives a free Narcan kit. 📲 Register at Bit.ly/getnarcan

#DYK? A majority of teen overdose 💊 deaths actually happen at a private residence 🏘️. You might think that drug overdoses happen at parties, but in reality, most overdose deaths occur at home. Please share this post and help raise awareness. lpm.org/news/national-… Louisville Public Media

🚨Did you know? Thanks to social media, a dangerous trend called "chroming" is making a comeback among our youth. Teens inhale fumes from everyday household items to get high, leading to severe health risks. Be aware and talk to your kids. cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/new…

🚍Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) “Safety on the Move” bus will be at Inspire to Rise, 5927 Old Timuquana Road, Jacksonville Tuesday, Nov. 12th, from 10 am to 2pm. Come let DFDJax train you on the Signs of Opioid Overdose and Narcan administration receive a free Narcan kit!  🔗 [email protected]

🚨DYK? Today is the #GreatAmericanSmokeout-a day dedicated to helping people quit smoking and vaping for good🚭! Every day without tobacco or nicotine brings big benefits to your health♥️. Let’s make today the day to start fresh! 🫁✨ ketv.com/article/omaha-…

You don’t want to miss DFDJax’s FREE, life-saving training! 🗓️ Two times a month, we hold an online, virtual training educating participants on Opioid overdoses and how and when to use #Narcan💊. Each participant receives a free Narcan kit. 📲 Register at Bit.ly/getnarcan

🚨#DYK? 💊Illegal online pharmacies are selling counterfeit pills laced with deadly substances like fentanyl 💊 and meth🧊. These fake medications can cause serious harm.  Stay safe—only buy medications from trusted, licensed pharmacies. One pill can kill. fox29.com/video/1531490

✨This holiday season, skip the alcohol and try flavorful mocktails🍹! These nonalcoholic drinks are perfect for office parties, family gatherings, and social events.  🎉Let’s celebrate safely and creatively this year! #Mocktails #RecipesForTheRoad 🚘 trafficsafetyteam.org/mocktails/

💊The CDC recently reported that Carfentanil, a drug 100x stronger than fentanyl, is making a deadly comeback📈. Originally used as an elephant tranquilizer🐘, it’s now reappearing in the illegal drug supply, contributing to overdose deaths. fox32chicago.com/video/1572416

🚍Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) “Safety on the Move” bus will be at Veterans Stand Down Event - Jax Fairgrounds! Come let DFDJax train you on the Signs of Opioid Overdose and Narcan administration and receive a FREE Narcan kit!  More info visit drugfreeduval.org/safety-on-the-… City of Jacksonville News4JAX

⛳Sign up for the ALIVE Golf Classic – a morning of fun competition, awareness, and stigma breaking at Hidden Hills GC on 4/21/25. Bring your foursome🏌️or be a sponsor and support freedom from  substance abuse for all! Sign up or become a sponsor today! drugfreeduval.org/alivegolfclass…

🚨#DYK? Marijuana  edibles can pose serious risks to teens🍃🍬.  A dozen students were hospitalized after consuming marijuana-infused gummies 🏥.  They were treated quickly, but it’s important we educate our youth about the health risks with edibles. nbcnewyork.com/long-island/sc…

A Hillsborough County man’s scheme to deliver meth and fentanyl via drone backfired💥when the craft crashed into a home, leading to his arrest🚔. This bizarre incident highlights how far drug traffickers💊will go to get substances into our communities. 🔗fox13news.com/news/video-dro…

Florida is the first state to ban “7-OH,” a potent kratom compound dubbed “legal morphine.” Products with 7-OH like gummies and powders act like opioids and are often marketed to teens. Florida’s law helps keep our communities safer. 🔗 cbsnews.com/miami/news/wha… Attorney General James Uthmeier

🍹Mocktails are popping up everywhere, from office parties to family gatherings and festive get-togethers. They’re flavorful, fun, and a smart choice for celebrating without the risks. 🎉 Keep the holidays safe on and off the road. 🚘❄️ #RecipesForTheRoad trafficsafetyteam.org/mocktails/

The last free Narcan training class of the month is this Thursday, February 26th. More info from Drug Free Duval below ⬇️