News

Smoking strong marijuana daily increases risk of psychosis, study finds
(CBS News, March 20) According to a new study, smoking potent marijuana every day can increase the likelihood of developing a psychotic disorder by almost five times.
Teens Celebrate Being Drug-free Through Music
Each year, the GRAMMY Foundation® and MusiCares® Teens Make Music Contest encourages teens across the nation to create original songs and/or music videos promoting a life free of drugs and the dangers of substance misuse.
At least a dozen elementary students exposed to marijuana gummies, police say; mom arrested
(CNN, February 5) Gummy candy laced with marijuana sent Cleveland elementary school students – ages 5 to 9 – to the hospital.

Videos

Tennessee Teens Earn Top Prize in Video PSA Challenge
The winners of the 2019 Operation Prevention Video PSA Challenge have just been announced!
Squad Vlog: Facing Addiction
SMOSH members were shocked when they found out what their lives would be like if they became addicted to drugs.
What's Naloxone?
Learn more about this opioid overdose reversal drug.

Drug Impaired Driving Fact Card
Any amount of a substance that impairs one’s ability to operate a motor vehicle, react in a timely manner, and impairs one’s judgement and attention as to other drivers and vehicles.
Meth Fact Card
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant. It is available as a powdery substance as well as in pill form.
K2/ Spice Drug Card
Spice, or K2, also known as synthetic marijuana, is popular among youth.