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Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually from October 23rd to October 31st. It is the nation's largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign.

It began in 1985 in response to the tragic murder of DEA agent Enrique (Kiki) Camarena who was killed by drug traffickers. In honor of his memory, and his battle against illegal drugs, people across the nation began wearing redribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused by drugs in America.

Today, Red Ribbon week serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participaton in drug prevention activities.

To learn more about red ribbon week please visit the campaign website and Connecticut Clearinghouse's informational page.

These easy-to-understand activity books are perfect for sparking conversations about drug prevention with younger children.

*Also Available in Spanish: Being Me and Drug Free!

For more resources on drug prevention in Connecticut please visit drugfreect.org.

Also be sure to check out the You Think You Know CT campaign to learn more about how counterfeit drugs are causing overdose deaths in the state of Connecticut.

Fake pills are causing overdose deaths in people of all ages around the country. If you didn't get your medication from a retail pharmacy and if it's not prescribed for you, you can't be sure it's safe.

October is Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. With millions of individuals affected by this neurodevelopmental disorder worldwide, ADHD Awareness Month is an annual opportunity to educate, advocate, and support the adults and children who live with ADHD.

Furthermore, the United States is experiencing a shortage of ADHD medications since 2022. This is due to increased demand, supply chain issues, and regulations from the DEA. This shortage is very problematic for indviduals with ADHD and their families.

To learn more about this shortage and what to do if you are unable to access these medications, please visit CHADD.org.

The Connecticut Clearinghouse is a comprehensive statewide library and resource center for information and materials on substance use, mental health, prevention, health promotion,harm reduction, treatment, recovery, wellness and other related topics. We offer materials such as posters, pamplhets, library books, DVDs, curricula and provide access to e-books, and streaming media. Our services and resources are available for professionals, students, and the general Connecticut public. We are funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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