03/16/2026
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) in 2026 is scheduled for March 15–21, 2026. This annual, week-long health observance, launched by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), aims to shatter myths about substance use and educate youth on the science of addiction.
In 2026, a major focus for preventing youth drug misuse is the safe storage and disposal of prescription (Rx) medications, with supporting actions from the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and the use of Deterra medication disposal pouches.
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) in 2026 is scheduled for March 15–21, 2026. This annual, week-long health observance, launched by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), aims to shatter myths about substance use and educate youth on the science of addiction.
In 2026, a major focus for preventing youth drug misuse is the safe storage and disposal of prescription (Rx) medications, with supporting actions from the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.