Drug-Free Communities Infographics

At a glance

Below are infographics that can be downloaded and used by Drug-Free Communities (DFC) coalitions and partners to help others understand the program, goals, and prevention strategies and activities.

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The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program funds coalitions to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth.
DFC coalitions strive to create communities where young people can play, learn, and grow up healthy.
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Map with text overlay: 1 in 4 Americans lived in a community with a DFC-funded coalition in 2023.
3,500 DFC grants have been awarded since 1998
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In 2023, DFCs met the goal of significant declines in youth use/misuse of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and Rx drugs.
DFC coalitions help lower substance use among youth.
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Percentages of DFCs working with one or multiple school districts.
Nearly all DFC coalitions work closely with the school sector.
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In 2023, 18% of coalitions reported that schools were the lead sector.
Schools can connect DFC coalitions to youth and families.
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Of the 82% of DFCs that prioritized vaping prevention, 89% addressed cannabis and 96% addressed tobacco/nicotine.
DFC coalitions prioritize education about vaping risks.
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Of the 78% of DFCs working to prevent use of opioids and methamphetamine, 93% addressed Rx opioids.
DFC coalitions work to prevent misuse of prescription opioids and synthetic drugs.
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Text with percentages of DFCs working with demographic subgroups.
DFC coalitions promote prevention strategies among youth in underrepresented groups.
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Bulleted list of percentages of DFCs working in rural, suburban and urban communities.
DFC coalitions work with different types of communities.
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In 2023, 43,000 community members were mobilized by DFCs. 70% of DFCs hosted a youth-led coalition.
DFC coalitions work with thousands of people every year to help prevent youth substance use.
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Bulleted list of negative risk factors for youth substance use.
DFC coalitions study negative risk factors that can lead to youth substance use.
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Bar graph showing 58-99% of DFCs implemented at least one strategy for community change
DFC coalitions promote various youth substance use prevention strategies.
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Ribbons showing percentage decrease of past 30-day use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and Rx drugs.
DFC coalitions help decrease substance use among middle school and high school youth.
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The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is administered by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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2023 DFC National Cross-Site Evaluation

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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control