Find substance use treatment options here:
- US Department of Health & Human Services  - FindTreatment.gov

For comprehensive substance use resources, explore these resources:
- National Institutes of Health - HEAL Initiative's Harm Reduction Research Network
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- US Department of Health & Human Services - Overdose Prevention Strategy
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Find harm reduction resources near you - including Naloxone and syringe service programs
- National Overdose Prevention Lifeline - available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week
- Learn more about test strips for drug checking here

The fentanyl drug epidemic is destroying communities and ending young lives at an alarming speed. As of April 2025, over 119 million deadly doses of fentanyl have been seized. You can join the fight and spread the message that "One Pill Can Kill".

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) teamed up with National Football League (NFL) Alumni Health and country music celebrities to raise awareness of the dangers of illicit drugs. You can educate and protect yourself and your loved ones from this deadly fentanyl crisis.

Step up: Be cautious of fake pills. Remember that the only safe medications are the ones prescribed by a trusted medical professional and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist.

Speak out: Use your voice to raise awareness and spread lifesaving information. Remember that just one pill can kill.

Fight back: Whether you are a teacher, parent, first responder, or student leader, you can help us by breaking the stigma and reducing demand for fentanyl and other synthetic substances.

The NDEWS Weekly Briefing curates emerging data and findings from across the Early Warning Network, which includes three core components: our Scientific Advisory Group (SAG), comprised of national experts and federal partners; our Sentinel Site Directors (SSDs), who lead local surveillance in key geographic regions; and our Community-Based Health Experts, who provide on-the-ground insights from populations most impacted by drug trends. Together, these contributors generate timely, multidisciplinary and impactful information, ranging from local surveillance data to peer-reviewed research findings. These contributions inform all of our communities.

More about The NDEWS Early Warning Network
- Issue 230: Early Warning in Action — Insights from the NDEWS Early Warning Network
- Issue 234: Early Warning in Action — Insights from the NDEWS Early Warning Network

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