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Drug Education For Youth (DEFY)
ATTENTION!
Effective immediately, the Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) program is suspended until further notice due to budget constraints. N173 will continue to provide guidance and support to any program or command desiring to operate an unfunded program, in addition to all Drug Demand Reduction Programs (DDRP) and awards.
Please direct all questions and concerns to Allen Moore, DEFY Program Manager, at allen.l.moore10.civ@us.navy.mil
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Useful Resources
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Resources
- Drug Slang Code Words: Latest DEA intelligence report for popular illegal drugs
- Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide (2022 Edition)
- DEA Publications: Advice and information to help raise drug-free youth
- Get Smart About Drugs: A DEA resource for parents, educators, and caregivers
Other DEFY Resources
- Just Think Twice: Get the facts about drugs
- National Institute on Drug Abuse - Drug Topics: Facts about the most commonly used drugs
- National Institute on Drug Abuse - For Your Patients: Educational materials on addiction and substance use for patients and families
- The Partnership at Drug Free.org: Resource for prevention, treatment, and information
- Peeling Back the Layers of Youth Drinking Behavior: Youth drinking behavior prevention strategies
- VA Parenting For Service Members
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