Jamie Daniels Foundation

Social media platforms are being used for a dangerous purpose: the buying and selling of illegal drugs to adolescents. Understanding seemingly harmless emojis as code for substances can prevent youth from accidental overdose or substance use disorder. Here's a guide to decoding these emojis.

In 2022, the DEA seized more than 50.6 million fake pills laced with fentanyl. That is more than double the amount of fentanyl pills seized in 2021.

In the last month, 11.89 million 18- to 25-year-olds in our country have used drugs. Early drug misuse correlates with substance use disorder later in life, and the most significant increases in destructive behavior appear to take place among older teens and young adults. Providing support to young adults struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions is at the core of our work. We need your partnership to expand our reach and create a meaningful difference for kids. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved here: https://ow.ly/KjxA50V5009

Being in recovery during college isn’t easy, and support is integral. That's why the Jamie Daniels Foundation supports 10 Michigan colleges through collegiate recovery programming. Learn more about it here: https://ow.ly/LEqc50V4XY8

Substance use disorder does not discriminate. It knows no socio-economic boundaries; it affects the young and the old and strikes the rich and the poor. Jamie’s story motivated us to create a foundation to support efforts to prevent substance abuse, aid those in recovery, and reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder. Learn more about our mission here: https://ow.ly/jvtS50V4XXj

Parents can be powerful influences on their children when it comes to substance use disorder. Having conversations early and often is essential, but it's not always easy. That's why the Jamie Daniels Foundation awarded the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families funds to help parents navigate this tough topic. Read more about it here: https://ow.ly/xXBM50V4XWb

Many words associated with substance use disorder are stigmatizing and using those words can prevent people who need treatment from seeking help. Help us end the stigma by changing your vocabulary, one word at a time.

With funding from the Jamie Daniels Foundation, the Tri-Community Coalition launched a pilot yoga program for middle schoolers to help them learn how to cope with stress and anxiety in healthy ways. Read more about the program here: https://ow.ly/JBJg50UOhpC

Did you know substance use disorder affects brain function and development? Understanding these changes is a key step toward empathy and effective recovery. Click here to learn more about the science behind it and you can support those impacted by substance use disorders: https://ow.ly/XOEt50UOhjm

At the Jamie Daniels Foundation, we believe one life lost to substance use disorder is one life too many. That’s why we work to support community organizations that provide efforts to prevent substance abuse, aid those in recovery, and reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder. Click here to learn more about what we do: https://ow.ly/waa550UOgf3