Substance Use Prevention

Topics on this page: Alcohol Prevention, Opioid Overdose Prevention, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation

Rural Youth Risks and Rewards: A discussion about stress and resilience

Prevention is a proactive approach; creating an environment that promotes the health and well-being of individuals and communities, which prevent problems before they occur. Our substance use prevention programs implement evidence-based strategies in the community to prevent use of all substances.

Alcohol Prevention

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among youth in the state of North Dakota. Reducing the occurrence of underage drinking is a top priority in Foster County. Our alcohol prevention coordinator can answer any questions you may have regarding the alcohol prevention efforts in our county.

Resouces:

Learn more and access free resources here: Parents Lead

A locally created campaign in North Dakota targeting substance use prevention. Learn more and access free resources here: Not In My House

Learn more about binge drinking prevention at: Speak Volumes

Not all drinks are created equal. Try the Alculator today. If we all learn how to speak volumes about how much alcohol we’re actually drinking, we can all make smarter choices together. The Alculator (myalculator.com)

Opioid Overdose Prevention

Naloxone (Narcan)
Naloxone (Narcan nasal spray) is available for free at Foster County Public Health, Carrington Drug, and Central Pharmacy.

Stop in for free naloxone today or give us a call for more information. Is your current naloxone expired? Bring it in, and we'll exchange it.

Naloxone (Narcan) Training Video (7 minutes): NARCAN® Nasal Spray 4mg Instructions for Use (youtube.com)

Learn more about opioid prevention at: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/opioids

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation

In-Person Cessation Counseling
FCPH does offer free individual counseling with Lisa Hilbert, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Mayo Clinic Certified. To make an appointment, contact FCPH at 701.652.3087.

Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Resources:

NDQuits
NDQuits offers several FREE options so you can find the one that works best for you. All NDQuits services include free counseling, advice, support and free nicotine replacement products for those who qualify.
NDQuits Phone - Call our toll-free number, 1.800.QUIT.NOW (1.800.784.8669). TDD users can call toll-free at 1.800.842.4681.
NDQuits Online - Online.

Tobacco Free North Dakota
Tobacco Free North Dakota is a resource that aims to improve and protect the public health of all North Dakotans by reducing the serious health and economic consequences of tobacco use, the state’s number one cause of preventable disease and death.
Tobacco Free North Dakota (tfnd.org)

MyLifeMyQuit (MLMQ)
My Life My Quit is a free and confidential program to help teens quit vaping and other tobacco products. If you have a teen in your life and think they might be vaping…let them know about where they can go to get help with their nicotine addiction.
Text “Start My Quit” to 855.891.9989
Learn more about the resources available to ND parents and teens by visiting https://nd.mylifemyquit.org

This is Quitting (TIQ)
This is Quitting offers FREE 24/7 confidential support to young people ages 13-24. Text VAPEFREEND to 88709
For more information visit https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting