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Art Contest:  My Natural High
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications: All public, private and home-schooled students attending high school (grades 9-12) in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California.

Prize Awards:  ...
				
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She's All That! Conference
 

Join NCAPDA for our parent workshop offered twice during this conference:

Dose of Awareness: What EVERY Parent Needs to Know

It’s not ...
				
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Call for Artists
 

NCAPDA is seeking artists 18+ years old to submit artwork for our first Art for Action event that will be held ...
				
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Happy New Year!
 
NCAPDA's 2020 Plan
Goals:  Prevent prescription drug related substance use disorder (SUD) and overdose deaths through community education, policy change and ...
				
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Involved Parents Students Protect Friends
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There are a number of ways that parents can both prevent and recognize a problem with prescription drugs.

  • Educate yourselves about prescription drug dangers and share what you learn with your children and other family members.
  • Lock up ALL medications and properly dispose of those that are expired or no longer needed.
  • Always demonstrate responsible use of ALL medications.

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 Image of students carrying booksKeep yourself and your friends safe from substance abuse of any kind, including prescription drugs:

  • Form friendships with people who aren’t abusing prescription and other drugs (including alcohol).
  • Avoid parties or other social situations where drugs and/or alcohol are likely to be involved.
  • Learn the signs of prescription drug abuse and overdose and what action to take before it’s too late.

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