Legalization of marijuana in DC: Learn the facts and myths with “The Blunt Truth’s” campaign videos.
Addiction is a complex disease that requires treatment. Learn more about addiction and DC’s treatment resources.
Do you have a question about drugs? Prevention resources are available throughout the city. Find a prevention center and other resources near you!
Visit the “There’s A Reason” campaign to learn more about talking to youth about underage drinking.
Visit “The Blunt Truth” campaign to learn more about the effects of marijuana on your body and DC’s marijuana laws.
Visit the Youth Opioids Awareness Campaign to learn more about the harmful effects of opioids and prescription pills.
If you are a young person, adult, or caregiver in DC, Drug Free Youth DC is your go-to online source for resources on drug-free living in the District. Learn the facts about commonly abused drugs in DC, local laws on drug use, and local drug prevention and treatment resources.
In a recent survey, 11.67% of DC Youth indicated that they have abused Rx drugs. The DC Department of Behavioral Health’s “More Harmful Than You Think” campaign educates young people about the dangers of prescription pill and opioid misuse.
In the United States, smoking tobacco products is one of the leading causes of preventable disease and death. . . 1 in every 5 deaths in the U.S. is caused by smoking tobacco or secondhand smoke. Just being around people who are smoking tobacco can be dangerous
