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24 Under 24 Drug Mythbusters

Do you know a young person who's using his or her talents, passion and creativity to shatter myths about drugs?

SparkAction's Top 24 Under 24 Mythbusters celebrates youth-led work to inform and empower young people to make decisions based on science, not rumor. In partnership with National Drug Facts Week, we're looking for young people making a difference in their communities.

Tell us why and how you or someone you know is busting myths, and you could be selected as one of the top 24!
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Are you under 24 & helping your peers fight #peerpressure to drink or use drugs? Be a Top 24 Mythbuster http://bit.ly/knowfacts #drugfacts
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