United Prevention Partnership

03/24/2026

Last week, we were contacted by Aubri Dicarlo. Aubri is a Family Recovery Center
Prevention Educator.

She requested assistance in adapting her prevention curriculum to cater to the unique needs of her students with developmental disabilities. Statistics indicate that individuals with developmental disabilities who engage in substance use are at a higher risk of developing substance use disorder (SUD). Therefore, they wanted to ensure that their prevention services encompass all populations.

Thank you, Aubri and Family Recovery Center, for taking the steps to adapt your prevention curriculum to help every student.

03/24/2026

As a nationwide attempt to help individuals impacted by gambling-related harms, this year’s is focused on a community driven approach to disordered gambling awareness and support. And to further help those affected, tomorrow is , a great reminder for all healthcare providers and related organizations to screen for gambling-related harms as they would for other substance use disorders. For more information, check out the blog on our website – link in the comments.

03/03/2026

Please be aware of this alarming trend involving the abuse of over-the-counter antihistamines.

Belmont County Early this morning EMS and PD responded to a report of a 16yr old male who was Hallucinating after consuming 30+ capsules of an over-the-counter antihistamine.
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Transported.
4a.m

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There is a disturbing trend going around involving high doses of Benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Teens are intentionally taking large amounts of the allergy medication to hallucinate.

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Some call it the “Hat Man” challenge, because of a recurring hallucination thousands of people have reported to see.

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This is not a harmless trend. Benadryl is a medication, and in large doses, it can be life-threatening.

Taking excessive amounts of Benadryl can cause:
• Severe hallucinations
• Seizures
• Heart rhythm problems
• Organ damage
• Coma
• Death

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Please talk to your kids about the dangers of misusing over-the-counter medications.

3/3/26

03/03/2026

UPP is proud to sponsor another great training opportunity for coalition members, or anyone in the Prevention or Behavioral Health field. This free, virtual training, titled "How to Organize a Town Hall for Prevention", will be held on Monday March 9, 2026 from 1:00-3:15 PM. We will offer CEUs for those who hold a Prevention certification or a CHES.

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Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ly8AMblFQJWfdFqLRrRAHw

02/18/2026

Please join us on Friday 02/20 for a free, virtual training called "Data: Something we need, but where do we get it," from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM. Registration link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Um7f5WzMQM-I5HUcChvFfQ #/registration