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Nelson-Griggs

Substance Use Prevention

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 Nelson & Griggs counties.

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Opioid Overdose Prevention

Naloxone (Narcan) is available for free at Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit, Lakota Drug and Cooperstown Drug. It is also available in AEDs throughout Nelson and Griggs counties. ONE Boxes containing Narcan can also be found throughout our service area.

Naloxone (Narcan) Training Video: NARCAN Nasal Spray - How to use (youtube.com)

Narcan & OneBOX


Deterra® drug deactivation system bags can be used at home to safely destroy unused or expired medications, making them unavailable for misuse and safe for disposal in the normal trash. These bags are available at Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit free of charge.

Learn more: https://deterrasystem.com/

Deterra Bag


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Tobacco Prevention and Control

Nelson-Griggs District Health offers free individual counseling with DeAnn Miller, Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Call DeAnn at 701-322-5624.

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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. Call their toll-free number, 1.800.QUIT.NOW (1.800.784.8669). Website https://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/ndquits
  • 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. Website: https://tfnd.org/
  • MyLifeMyQuit - 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. Website: https://nd.mylifemyquit.org/

Vaping Resources

Learn more about parents against vaping: parentsagainstvaping.org

Learn more about youth vaping: truthinitiative.org