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The Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use is hosting a fundraiser to purchase Narcan, a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. Our annual golf tournament will be held on September 26th at Greenville Country Club. To donate, please visit pccsu.org

Did you know about the underage drinking Pursuant law in North Carolina?

April 1, 2022-Starting off Alcohol Awareness month!

The next PCCSU Coalition Meeting will be April 19th, 2022 at 5:30pm on Zoom. After registering a link will be sent via email prior to the meeting time with a link to the virtual meeting room! Register here: forms.gle/e6tNH9fw6G9w29JR8

PCCSU’s website has recently added new information regarding pharmacy disposal sites in Pitt County. Make sure to check it out! pccsu.org/pitt-county-pharma…

Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health show that for teens, all substance use is related. #NDAFW To learn more, visit: onechoiceprevention.org

The US is in the midst of an opioid overdose pandemic. Opioids kill more than 136 Americans every day. Recognizing signs of opioid addiction and getting help could save your life and even someone else's! #NDAFW #ShatterTheMyths

PCCSU's topic today for #NDAFW is Vaping. #NDAFW is an annual observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to improve the prevention and awareness of substance misuse in our own communities and nationwide.

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the US, with approximately 22.2 million users each month. Many users do not realize the short and long term effects marijuana has on your body. We hope this fact sheet helps to #ShatterTheMyths #NDAFW

According to research by the CDC, two-thirds of U.S. students have tried alcohol by 12th grade. Start the conversation today with your children and inform them of the negative consequences of underage drinking! #NDAFW Learn more here: teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-fac…

Happy National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week! PCCSU is kicking off this year's National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week with shattering common myths about underage drinking! #ShatterTheMyths

Happy St. Patrick's Day from PCCSU! Here is a reminder that next week is ND&AFW! Make sure to check out PCCSU social media pages to learn more. #ShatterTheMyths

Substance use is a major problem in the United States. These statistics were provided by American Addiction Centers. To learn more visit: drugabuse.com/statistics-dat…

March 21st-27th is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. It is a week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. Be sure to check out PCCSU social media pages during this week to learn more! #ShatterTheMyths

Words Matter! Using harsh language to describe people with substance use problems can make these individuals feel as if their addictions are their entire identity and that they are worthless. Take a moment to read through the preferred language when talking about addiction.

Alcohol consumption significantly increases one's risk for cardiovascular disease. For American Heart Month PCCSU asks you to prioritize your heart's health. Learn more: cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/…