Stand UP AJ

09/01/2026

Do you know how to spot the warning signs of m**h use?
➡️ Weight loss
➡️ Abnormal sweating
➡️ Shortness of breath
➡️ Sores that do not heal
➡️ Sleeplessness
➡️ Irritability

Here are 3 action steps you can take to save lives:
1 Get the facts about “Meth 2.0”
2 Learn about the warning signs of m**h use.
3 Know there is hope and resources for recovery. You can start at thenewm**h.com

08/31/2026

Do you know the warning signs of the "new" m**h? They are not as obvious as they once were. Check out the website below to learn more about what you can do to protect your loved ones.

🔎 Learn more at www.standupaj.org/m**h2 and www.thenewm**h.com

👥SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

08/30/2026

🗣️ Do the youth in your community know that most of their peers don’t use substances? Learn about social norms: www.hidta.org/adapt/prevention-intervention-resource-center

08/30/2026

🍽️ : What’s on Your Coping Menu?

Everyone handles stress differently. Instead of waiting until a stressful moment hits, build your family’s coping menu now!

Think of it like choosing what you need from a menu:

🥤 A quick pick-me-up: Take a walk, listen to music, get some fresh air, or grab a snack.
🍿 Som**hing to do together: Play a game, cook som**hing, watch a funny movie, or get outside.

Continue reading at https://www.standupaj.org/post/what-s-on-your-coping-menu

Find more resources for building resilience at home: www.standupaj.org

Want to make a real impact? Meet new people, build leadership skills, and help create positive change for youth in Apache Junction. Adults and teens both welcome!

08/29/2026

❌ Stop the blame.
❌Stop the shame.
❌Stop the stigma.

08/28/2026

What little thing can YOU do to today get up and get moving? Prioritizing your mental health doesn't have to be som**hing costly or time consuming.

08/27/2026

🔬 Do you know what you're putting in your body?

MYTH 💭 : There's only THC or ni****ne in the juice of my v**e, no other harmful chemicals.
FACT ℹ️ : Vapes are an aerosol. Certain chemicals have to be in any liquid that is v**ed in order for it to work properly. Additional chemicals are created once the liquid is heated, like formaldehyde

Learn more about va**ng and the risks associated at learnmoreaz.org/va**ng/

08/26/2026

DYK 🤔 ...Naloxone is now available for purchase over the counter. Contact your nearest pharmacy for more info!

🔎Learn more about Naloxone at naloxoneaz.com

08/25/2026

Dreams can be killed by ONE pill 💊
Fentanyl is...
➡️Highly Potent
➡️Unable to be detected in other pills
➡️Easy to Purchase
➡️Easy to acquire on social media like Snapchat

Get more facts on Fentanyl at https://talknowaz.com/ and our website www.standupaj.org/fentanyl

08/24/2026

🧠 Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, which means it slows down the function of the brain. Alcohol affects people differently at different stages of life—for children and adolescents, alcohol can interfere with normal brain development.

👉 Check out this alcohol talk kit if you need some guidance on how to approach this conversation with the youth in your care: https://buff.ly/46zJc9a
👉 Get more facts at buff.ly/45UhS4S