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New Season of Awkward Conversations Launched with Discussion of Online Risks
DEA is pleased to announce the next installment of its collaboration with the Elks Drug Awareness Program.
Join Jodie Sweetin of "Full House" and "Fuller House", guest experts, and celebrity parents for Season 5 of the "Awkward Conversations" podcast to help create a healthy, drug-free future for your children. New to this season are short, animated explainer videos for kids ages 6–9, each paired with a Parent Guide, which offer prompts and takeaways to help families continue the conversation. These new resources make Awkward Conversations accessible for every age group and expand its role as a family prevention tool.
In Episode One of Season Five of "Awkward Conversations," Jodie and Amy team up with Dr. Michael Rich, “the Mediatrician,” and Kevin Collins from the Drug Enforcement Administration to unpack the realities of raising kids in today’s digital world.
From the hidden risks of online drug sales to the secret language of emojis, they reveal what parents need to know — and how to turn fear into curiosity, monitoring into mentorship, and tough topics into open conversations. Packed with practical tools and resources, this episode gives parents the confidence to guide their children safely and thoughtfully through a screen-saturated world.
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Soles Walking 4 Souls Hosts Fentanyl Awareness Walk
Soles Walking 4 Souls will hold its 3rd Annual Fentanyl Awareness Walk at 3:00 p.m. on October 12th, 2025, starting from The Greenline Park, 2532 Sidney Brooks, San Antonio, TX 78235.
Feedback Sought on Recovery Ready Families Guide
The National Council on Mental Wellbeing is seeking feedback on a newly published 'Recovery Ready Families' guide. Addiction is a family disease, and this framework recognizes that families aren’t just affected by substance use — they’re essential to prevention and recovery. For inquiries or to share your ideas, please contact Alexandra Plante at alexandrap@thenationalcouncil.org.
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Angel Army Growing
The Angel Army is a growing network of bereaved parents from Victoria’s Voice, Fentanyl Fathers, and Eric’s House who have united to save lives through powerful storytelling and education. Fueled by loss and purpose, they speak in schools across the country, reaching over 80,000 students and inspiring 86% to commit to staying drug-free. Together, they are changing hearts, minds, and futures. Learn more about becoming part of this lifesaving movement.
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We're Growing!
The Together for Families network now includes hundreds of organizations and individuals from across the United States. Please encourage families and community members concerned about substance use to sign up for updates.
Also, if you work with an organization that has a free resource, information or event that you want families to know about, encourage them to join the Together for Families network by e-mailing togetherforfamilies@dea.gov.
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