Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in Tennessee,
drug overdose deaths involving opioids totaled 1,307 in 2018 (a rate of 19.9). Deaths
involving synthetic opioids other than methadone (mainly fentanyl and fentanyl
analogs) increased from 590 (a rate of 9.3) in 2017 to 827 (a rate of 12.8) in
2018.
Drug-Free Tennessee has long warned youth and adults alike on the
dangers of drug abuse. During the summer, DFT is reminding parents to help
their kids with drug-free activities so they stay safe and healthy. To this
end, the group is having an educational seminar for teachers and those who work
with young people at the end of June to help them understand how to use the
education kit from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. For more information
or to attend the workshop, email info@drugfreetn.org.
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
occurs on June 26 each year and was created by the UN General Assembly in
December 1987 to encourage all sectors of society to work together to tackle
drug abuse and addiction.
Drug-Free Tennessee has audio-visual messages and videos aimed at
helping people steer clear of drug abuse and addiction. The organization has
also long offered virtual learning resources and free materials to all
educators wanting to help people learn the truth about drugs. Resources are
available free of charge through drugfreeworld.org, including the downloadable Truth About Drugs booklet, which
covers all basic side effects of drugs, common street names, and how to
recognize when you are being persuaded by a dealer. DFW also has a range of
award winning Public Service Announcements and an award winning feature length
documentary detailing the dangers of drugs and addiction. To learn more or to
order booklets or view the videos, visit drugfreetn.org and drugfreeworld.org.
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