Partnership to End Addiction

Vaping devices now look like USB drives, pens, even watches. In this vid our helpline specialist explains: ◾️Why flavors make first-time use easier ◾️How 1 pod = 1 pack of cigarettes worth of nicotine ◾️Warning signs Need help with these conversations? drugfree.org/helpline

🚨 The fentanyl threat every parent must know: ▪️50x stronger than heroin ▪️Counterfeit pills look identical to real prescriptions ▪️1 pill can be fatal ▪️Teens don't know they're taking fentanyl Learn more at drugfree.org/fentanyl #FentanylAwareness #OverdoseAwareness

Peer pressure doesn’t wait. Equip kids with real talk, not just rules. Talking tips for #parents via @ToEndAddiction: drugfree.org/article/preven….

Are you a parent seeking support? @ToEndAddiction offers a free online community created for parents and caregivers whose children may be experimenting with or struggling with substance use: bit.ly/2OFvgr4.

I'm running the #TCSNYCMarathon to honor my Uncle Jonathan, who we lost to addiction. Every mile will be for him and families affected by addiction. -Mary Katherine, Partners for Hope runner Support: drugfree.org/2025marathon @nycmarathon

Thank you to @ToEndAddiction for this great explanation of what parents should be aware of with nicotine pouches amid their growing popularity.

🚨 Our helpline specialist's insights into nicotine pouches: ◾️Less regulated ◾️Flavors designed for youth appeal ◾️Sends high doses of nicotine straight to bloodstream 🔎 Watch for: Small circular containers, white stains, frequent spitting drugfree.org/helpline

Netflix's #Adolescence has everyone talking—but what should parents really take away from it? Swipe for an expert take from our SVP of prevention and visit drugfree.org/prevention for tips and free prevention resources.

Realizing that your teen or young adult child needs help for their substance use can be frightening and overwhelming. @ToEndAddiction can help you navigate the steps along the way. Learn how: drugfree.org/treatment-and-…. #ParentingTips

Bolster kids' knowledge about prescription misuse: ✅ Have frank and open discussions ✅ Encourage questions ✅ Listen at least as much as you speak

In this video, our expert weighs in on prescription misuse among teens. If you need help from a trained helpline specialist, visit drugfree.org/helpline #PrescriptionSafety #Addiction #LearnWithPartnership

🚨 Alcohol trends parents should know about: ◾️Hard seltzers taste like flavored sparkling water ◾️Sweet alcoholic drinks don't seem like "real alcohol" to teens ◾️Social media drinking challenges normalize binge drinking Need guidance? drugfree.org/helpline

We need your voice now more than ever to urge Congress to protect Medicaid and access to addiction care: drugfree.org/article/protec…

With an estimated $2 billion at stake, Spotlight PA used community conversations, a survey, and data tools to elevate public voices in the opioid settlement rollout. spotlightpa.org/news/2025/06/p…

After yrs of progress in reducing stigma & expanding #addictiontreatment, fed govt now threatening to undo it all, putting the lives of ~50m ppl w/ SUDs at risk! Learn more via our latest blog w/ @CommCatHealth & @ToEndAddiction: bit.ly/LivesOnTheLine…

#Marijuana now isn't like past generations’ marijuana. Our helpline specialist explains: ◾️THC levels are 3-4x higher than the 1990s ◾️New methods: edibles, vapes, concentrates ◾️Teen brain development at risk until age 25 ◾️Impaired driving = slower reactions, poor coordination

Looking for substance abuse #prevention and #treatment resources? @ToEndAddiction has what you need to help inform, educate and support others, increasing your community’s ability to prevent and address substance use most effectively. drugfree.org/community-reso…

Juneteenth teaches us that resilience isn't the absence of struggle—it's what emerges when we refuse to let struggle define us. Every journey echoes this truth: our greatest strength comes from facing our hardest moments.

A new clinical trial is looking at whether Ozempic could be a potential cure for alcoholism. Pat Aussem breaks down the technical parts of the study, while @DrBesante discusses the need for tools to treat addiction, but cautions against the idea of a "magic pill." More…

The Senate is considering a budget reconciliation bill that would cause ~8 million people to lose Medicaid coverage, including many with substance use disorder. Tell your senators to protect Medicaid and access to substance use disorder care: drugfree.org/article/protec…