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Welcome to DARE Mississippi

At DARE Mississippi, we are committed to empowering students, families, and communities to make safe and healthy decisions. Our mission is to equip young people with the skills to resist drugs, violence, and bullying, while promoting positive behaviors that lead to success in school and life.

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America’s Favorite, Weed, Comes with Big Health Risks
America’s Favorite, Weed, Comes with Big Health Risks

From Psychology Today
KEY POINTS

  • Young adults and teens can develop an addiction to weed and become psychotic.
  • Many people don’t know that regular marijuana use may carry serious health risks, especially for the young.
  • No medication is FDA-approved for treating…

Key Addiction Points You Need to Know
Key Addiction Points You Need to Know

Substance use disorder (SUD) is the nation’s most pressing public health challenge, and the most urgent SUD in 2024 is opioid abuse and dependency. According to the CDC, more than one million people have died since 1999 from drug overdose…

Mental Health Stigma: Life or Death
Mental Health Stigma: Life or Death

The pervasive stigma against people with addictions, particularly opioid use disorder (OUD), is a major problem requiring urgent attention in the United States. Stigma is likely at least part of the reason why only 1 in 5 individuals with opioid dependence receives…

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