386-319-9483
Substance Use Awareness & Prevention Resources
Substance use prevention starts with understanding available substances and potential misuse. We have provided resources to help build awareness and understanding of available substances (illicit and prescribed), the impact on the human body, and dangers associated with use. Review this information for your own knowledge and/or to have open and honest conversations with loved ones about the impact of substance use and substance use disorders.
In addition to the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs, there are dangers with how drugs and substances are taken (e.g. used syringes), unknown or unidentified ingredients in substances (e.g. fentanyl), and how the body responds after a substance is taken (e.g. impaired driving).
Please note that the list of available drugs is consistently changing, and substance prevalence varies by geographical location.
Depressants are labeled with various names and often prescribed to treat disorders. Take any prescribed medication as instructed by medical providers and pharmacists. At times, depressants are misused or taken illegally and can dependence.
This category is divided into hallucinogens (LSD, Peyote, etc.) and dissociative drugs (PCP, Ketamine, Salvia, etc.).
Opioids can be obtained illegally or prescribed, and both types can lead to a substance use disorder. It is important to be aware of the impact of prescribed drugs on your body.
Flagler Cares does not endorse these organizations and instead shares the information and content as educational tools for our community members.