Drug Free Duval

“Benny” isn’t just the kid next door???, it’s now slang for Benadryl misuse???. What seems like a harmless OTC allergy medication can turn risky fast?????.?Benadryl abuse is no game and taking too many “Bennys” can lead to seizures, heart complications, hallucinations and even fatal overdoses???. If you hear your friends?or family refer to Benny in unusual ways, please engage them right away.? #WordOfTheWeek

Each month, DFDJax offers its FREE, online class: Opioid & Narcan training???. Every?participant receives?access to?a free Narcan kit after the training.????Sign up?now, space is limited. Register at https://lnkd.in/gdzTrRsc

???JTA “Safety on the Move” bus will be at the Florida Blue Retail Center!! ? ???Tuesday, March 25, 2025? ?Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ??Florida Blue Retail Center at River City Marketplace, 13249 City Square Drive, Jacksonville, 32218 ? Come learn with us about the Signs of Opioid Overdose and Narcan administration. Every participant will receive life-saving training and a FREE #Narcan kit! Trainings?run the whole time.?For more information, visit?https://lnkd.in/gWttENVt City of Jacksonville Jacksonville Transportation Authority Florida Blue Community Coalition Alliance, Inc.

? Swing for a Cause! Grab your clubs and join us for the first-ever A.L.I.V.E. Golf Classic! On Monday, April 21, 2025, we’re hitting the greens at Hidden Hills ?Golf Club with a 9 AM shotgun start—all in support of Drug Free Duval’s mission to create a community free from substance abuse. ???Whether you’re a seasoned pro?or just love the game, this is your chance to play with purpose while enjoying a day of competition, camaraderie, and community impact. Don’t miss it!?? ???Visit?https://lnkd.in/gdS9u5Tc?for details and to register!?#ALIVEGolfClassic #GolfForACause #TeeOffForChange Community Coalition Alliance, Inc. Sophros Recovery City of Jacksonville

??Did You Know? A recent fentanyl ???bust in Osceola County resulted in 26 arrests and the seizure of over 1,300 grams of fentanyl - enough to potentially kill?650,000 people!? Fentanyl is up to 50?times stronger than heroin and just 2 milligrams can be deadly??. This bust is a major win, but fentanyl continues to threaten communities across Florida as?dealers??? lace it into pills and other substances without users knowing. Please share ???this post to help others stay informed and stay?safe. ?? #FentanylCrisis #OverdosePrevention https://lnkd.in/gXFK_DMv

You might think getting turnt ??means having the time of your life ... but what if it's the night you can't remember???? "Turnt" is slang for being hyped up, drunk or high - often at a party????. But too often, turnt turns into risky decisions, blackouts, and even overdoses. Parents, if you hear your friends or family?refer to turnt, please engage them right away.??#WordOfTheWeek

Sign up for DFDJax’s FREE, life-saving training! ???Two times a month, we hold an online, virtual training educating participants on Opioid overdoses and how and when to use Narcan ??. Each participant receives access to a free Narcan kit following the training. ?? Register at Bit.ly/getnarcan #FreeTraining #SaveLives #EndOverdose

???JTA “Safety on the Move” bus will be at the Florida Blue Retail Center!! ? ???Tuesday, March 25, 2025? ?Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ??Florida Blue Retail Center at River City Marketplace, 13249 City Square Drive, Jacksonville, 32218 ? Come learn with us about the Signs of Opioid Overdose and Narcan administration. Every participant will receive life-saving training and a FREE #Narcan kit! Trainings?run the whole time.?For more information, visit?https://lnkd.in/gWttENVt Jacksonville Transportation Authority Community Coalition Alliance, Inc. City of Jacksonville Florida Blue

? Calling All Golfers!????????♂? Tee off with us at a brand-new golf tournament hitting a powerful purpose!????The shotgun start on Monday, April 21, 2025 is 9am at Hidden Hills Golf Club?kicks off the?first-ever A.L.I.V.E. Golf Classic—where every swing supports Drug Free Duval’s mission of freedom from substance abuse for all???.?Whether you’re?a seasoned pro or just love the game, this is your chance to play for a cause?—while enjoying a day of great competition, camaraderie, and community impact??. ??To register visit https://lnkd.in/gzxu9mcN #GolfForACause #TeeOffForChange Community Coalition Alliance, Inc. City of Jacksonville Sophros Recovery

??#DYK??Marijuana? edibles can pose serious risks to teens????.? Recently, nearly a dozen students aged 13 and 14 were hospitalized in New York after consuming marijuana-infused gummies???.? The students were treated quickly and will recover, but this incident highlights the importance of educating our youth about?the potential health risks associated with edibles. Please share??? this post and stay safe.?? https://lnkd.in/gRmV7uss