Topics on this page: Alcohol Prevention, Opioid Overdose Prevention, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation
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 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.
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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 and order free naloxone to be shipped right to your door at:
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/opioids
Quit Week in North Dakota is the 2nd week in June!
There’s no better time to take the first step toward a healthier, tobacco-free life. Commercial tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in North Dakota and the U.S., contributing to cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic lung conditions. But the good news? Quitting works – and support is here.
✅ NDQuits offers free one-on-one coaching for those who smoke, vape, chew, or use nicotine pouches.
✅ Coaching and medications can more than double your rate of success.
✅ NDQuits offers free one-on-one coaching for those who smoke, vape, chew, or use nicotine pouches.
Whether it’s your first attempt or your fifth, Quit Week is your chance to try again – with support.
Contact Foster County Public Health at 701-652-3087 or hhs.nd.gov/health/ndquits to start your quit journey today. It’s never too late to try again. Let this be your time to quit!
In-Person Cessation Counseling
FCPH offers free individual counseling with either Lisa Hilbert, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Mayo Clinic Certified, or Robin Simonson, Tobacco Treatment Specialist. To make an appointment, contact FCPH at 701.652.3087.
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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
Ex Program
When you sign up for a free EX Program account, you’ll get access to a flexible, personalized program to help you change your patterns, find support, and explore nicotine replacement therapy. EX Program’s daily text messages, interactive website, and dedicated community full of experts and experienced quitters will support you every step of the way. Text EXPROGRAM to: 88709 to sign up or visit truthinitiative.org/exprogram.
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