National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week or NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance science and address youth drug and alcohol use in communities nationwide.
Launched in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, stimulates educational events in communities so teens can learn what science has taught us about drug use and addiction. In 2016, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism became a partner, and alcohol was added as a topic area for the week. NIDA and NIAAA are part of the National Institutes of Health and work with leading organizations, media outlets, and other Government agencies to spread the word about NDAFW.
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week looks to empower youth to make informed choices about their health and learn lifesaving skills focused on overdose awareness and response. Make an impact and inspire others to join the NDAFW observance.
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