Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition

06/05/2026

🎭 Unmasked: The Tactics Behind the Appeal 🚭

To***co and ni****ne products are often designed to look appealing—but what's marketed as fun, trendy, or harmless can hide the reality of addiction. ⚠️

🍬 Flavors can mask harsh chemicals
🎨 Bright, eye-catching packaging grabs attention
📱 Social media trends can glamorize to***co use
🎯 Marketing tactics may reach young audiences
💲 Low-cost products can make access easier

As we reflect on World No To***co Day and this year's theme, "The Grip of To***co Addiction," it's important to recognize how these strategies can influence choices and contribute to ni****ne dependence. 🔗🚬

💡 Knowledge is power. By understanding the tactics behind the appeal, we can help protect youth, raise awareness, and support healthier, to***co-free futures. 💚✨

Together, we can break the grip of addiction and build stronger, healthier communities. 🙌🌎🚭

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06/03/2026

A huge thank you to Waterloo WI School District for hosting another fantastic Summer Safety & Success Fair! ☀️🎒💙

We were honored to be part of this wonderful event that brought families, community partners, and resources together to help students start the summer safe, healthy, and ready for success. Thank you for your commitment to supporting youth and families and for creating opportunities that strengthen our community. 🙌✨

We appreciate everyone who stopped by to connect with us—we loved seeing so many smiling faces! 😊🌟

06/02/2026

😴🌙 Having trouble sleeping? You're not alone.

A recent study found that more than 1 in 5 young adults use cannabis, alcohol, or both to help them fall asleep—with cannabis being the most commonly used substance. But what may seem like a quick fix can actually disrupt sleep quality over time and increase the risk of developing substance use problems. ⚠️

💡 Healthy sleep is essential for mental health, mood regulation, and overall well-being. If you're struggling with sleep, consider talking with a healthcare provider about safer, evidence-based solutions.

Better sleep starts with healthy habits—not substances. 💙🛌✨

06/01/2026

Yesterday was World No To***co Day, highlighting this year’s theme: “The Grip of To***co Addiction.” 🚭

To***co addiction can take hold in ways that affect health, well-being, and quality of life. By raising awareness, supporting prevention efforts, and connecting people with resources to quit, we can help break the cycle of addiction and empower healthier futures.

Every step toward quitting is a step toward freedom. 💚

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05/22/2026

⚠️ The FDA is warning retailers about illegal to***co products designed to look like everyday items 🍬🫧💊 including candy, breath strips, and cough drops. These deceptive products can attract kids and create serious health and safety risks if accidentally ingested.

Retailers selling unauthorized products could face fines, seizures, and other enforcement actions 🚫 Parents, educators, and retailers are encouraged to stay alert and help keep these products out of children’s hands. 👀🧒

This is why our coalition continually conducts to***co compliance checks through the program through Wisconsin Department of Health Services. We partner with local law enforcement to ensure retailors remain compliant with federal and state laws.

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FDA Warns Retailers Selling Illegal To***co Products That Look Like Everyday Products

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

You can buy it at a gas station, and doctors say it is becoming seriously addictive. It is called 7-OH, short for 7-Hydroxymitragynine.

05/18/2026

New data is here! 📊

The latest Wisconsin To***co Facts: Adults report highlights important trends and insights about adult to***co use across Wisconsin. Understanding the data helps communities, organizations, and leaders make informed decisions that support prevention, education, and healthier outcomes statewide.

Thank you to the Center for Urban Population Health and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee for providing valuable research that helps guide to***co prevention efforts.

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05/15/2026

❓Question ❓Symptoms of substance use disorders can include:

A: Behavioral Changes
B: Physical Changes
C: Social Changes
D: All of the Above

👀Answer below.....
D. All of the Above

05/14/2026

Let’s unite to prevent drug and alcohol misuse by engaging parents, caregivers, communities, health specialists, and law enforcement. Together, we can create a healthier, substance-free future.

👉 Learn more from and get started today!
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/communities-talk