Joint Base San Antonio Substance Abuse Program Office

Don't forget our next set of education classes are this week! Our next DWI Education Course will be April 14-16 and our Alcohol Awareness Course (MIP) will be April 15-16. Both courses are taught virtually via Zoom. For more information and to register, please visit the link below. https://sacada.org/classes/

Monday: Investigation led to a 10-year sentence of Washington woman for drug trafficking using her restaurant to distribute more than 16kg of m**h and 1kg of fentanyl pills. Investigators found an additional 17kg of m**h, 2kg of he**in, thousands of fentanyl pills, fi****ms, and cash.

https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2023/02/02/woman-who-dealt-drugs-her-lake-stevens-restaurant-sentenced-10-years

Mark your calendar and register today for this webinar on May 11, 2023 during National Prevention Week. Dr. Collier will give parents practical tips to prevent mental and behavioral problems. There is NO COST to join this Zoom webinar, but you must register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WlnDKk4IRy6tz5rdA99Rqw

Drug traffickers are mixing co***ne, he**in, & m**h with fentanyl? Users can unknowingly being exposed to fentanyl. Join DEA in remembering those lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl.

https://www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness

that DEA Labs revealed that 6 out of 10 fentanyl-laced fake Rx pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Join DEA’s efforts to remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning by submitting a photo of a loved one lost to fentanyl.
http://dea.gov/FentanylAwareness

According to the CDC, adults of legal drinking age who choose to drink in moderation should limit their intake to 2 drinks or less in a day for men and 1 drink or less in a day for women on days when alcohol is consumed. Not drinking at all or drinking less is better for your health. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcoholism, SACADA and HCCADA’s staff are ready to help. Visit our websites for the services and education classes we provide.

How much do you know about fentanyl? Test your knowledge now!

https://www.justthinktwice.gov/quiz/fentanyl-quiz

How are you celebrating National Alcohol & Drug Facts Week? NAADAC has over 360 hours of free webinars you can watch this week and increase your addiction-specific knowledge! https://bit.ly/3CuTrNI

: Check out this fact sheet for teens about ma*****na:
☑️ Describes short- and long-term effects
☑️ Lists signs of ma*****na use
☑️ Helps dispel common myths
https://fal.cn/3wN3U

Infographic: Entering Adulthood
Transitioning into adulthood comes with a range of emotions. Learn the signs of mental and substance use disorders, and remember it is okay to ask for help.

Reducing adult addiction must begin with youth prevention.