Prevention in Your Pocket

Prevention in Your Pocket SAY San Diego's Alcohol, To***co & Other Drug Prevention Program (ATOD) is designed to incorporate substance abuse knowledge & help to those in need.

06/05/2026
Opioids don’t just affect the brain—they slow breathing, strain the heart, and impact the whole body. Learning how they ...
07/03/2025

Opioids don’t just affect the brain—they slow breathing, strain the heart, and impact the whole body. Learning how they work can help us better protect our health.



Los opioides no solo afectan el cerebro—también ralentizan la respiración, afectan el corazón y dañan todo el cuerpo. Entender sus efectos es clave para cuidar nuestra salud.

Worried about calling for help during an overdose? California’s Good Samaritan Law protects you. Saving a life won’t get...
07/01/2025

Worried about calling for help during an overdose? California’s Good Samaritan Law protects you. Saving a life won’t get you in trouble—your safety and theirs comes first.



¿Tienes miedo de pedir ayuda durante una sobredosis? La Ley del Buen Samaritano en California te protege. Salvar una vida no te pondrá en problemas—tu seguridad y la de los demás es más importante.

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Bring life-saving fentanyl and Narcan education to your school, workplace, or community—presentations and naloxone are f...
06/26/2025

Bring life-saving fentanyl and Narcan education to your school, workplace, or community—presentations and naloxone are free.
Contact William at [email protected] or Claudia at [email protected]



Lleva educación sobre fentanilo y Narcan a tu escuela, trabajo o comunidad—las presentaciones y la naloxona son gratuitas.
Contacta a William: [email protected] o Claudia: [email protected]

Addiction isn’t just about choices—it can be about genetics too. Knowing your family history is a powerful step toward p...
06/24/2025

Addiction isn’t just about choices—it can be about genetics too. Knowing your family history is a powerful step toward prevention and healing.



La adicción no siempre es una cuestión de decisiones; también puede ser hereditaria. Conocer tu historial familiar puede ayudarte a prevenir y proteger tu salud.

The opioid crisis isn’t impacting everyone equally. Communities of color—especially Black and urban populations—are faci...
06/19/2025

The opioid crisis isn’t impacting everyone equally. Communities of color—especially Black and urban populations—are facing higher risks and fewer resources. It's time to address these disparities.



La crisis de opioides no afecta a todos igual. Las comunidades de color, especialmente las comunidades afroamericanas y urbanas, enfrentan mayores riesgos y menos recursos. Es momento de tomar acción y apoyar a quienes más lo necesitan.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that’s contributing to a rising number of accidental overdoses, often without pe...
06/17/2025

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that’s contributing to a rising number of accidental overdoses, often without people even knowing they’ve taken it. Understanding its risks can help save lives. Stay informed and share this knowledge with others.



El fentanilo es un opioide sintético potente que está contribuyendo al aumento de sobredosis accidentales, muchas veces sin que las personas sepan que lo han consumido. Entender los riesgos puede ayudar a salvar vidas. Infórmate y comparte este conocimiento con los demás.

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06/14/2025

Come out and celebrate community and competition at the 2025 San Diego Unity Games! This free event features a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, youth activities, music, food, resources, and more — all happening Saturday, June 14 from 9 AM to 2 PM at Dennis V. Allen Park.

To sign up a team or reserve a booth, contact Marsha Lyon at [email protected].

¡Ven y celebra la comunidad y la competencia en los Juegos de Unidad de San Diego 2025! Este evento gratuito incluye un torneo de baloncesto 3 contra 3, actividades para jóvenes, música, comida, recursos y mucho más — todo el sábado 14 de junio de 9 a. m. a 2 p. m. en Dennis V. Allen Park.

Para inscribir un equipo o reservar un puesto, contacta a Marsha Lyon en [email protected].

For the first time in decades, there's real momentum in the fight against overdose. A 27% drop in deaths shows that acce...
06/13/2025

For the first time in decades, there's real momentum in the fight against overdose. A 27% drop in deaths shows that access to resources like naloxone and recovery support is working, but the crisis isn't over.



Por primera vez en décadas, hay avances reales en la lucha contra las sobredosis. La reducción del 27 % en muertes refleja que el acceso a recursos como la naloxona y el apoyo a la recuperación está funcionando, pero la crisis continúa.

Using alone can be deadly. If you're using substances and no one is around, call Never Use Alone. A trained volunteer wi...
06/11/2025

Using alone can be deadly. If you're using substances and no one is around, call Never Use Alone. A trained volunteer will stay with you on the line and send help only if needed. It’s free, confidential, and judgment-free.

800-484-3731 or 877-696-1996
neverusealone.com


Usar sustancias sin compañía puede ser peligroso. Si estás usando sustancias y no hay nadie cerca, llama a Never Use Alone. Un voluntario capacitado se quedará contigo en la línea y enviará ayuda solo si es necesaria. Es gratis, confidencial y sin juzgar.

800-484-3731 o 877-696-1996
neverusealone.com
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