KIDS OFF DRUGS
K.O.D. (Kids Off Drugs) is a high-energy, school-based initiative that helps youth and young adults avoid or reduce substance use. The program helps young people learn about the history of drugs in Baltimore and the cultural norms that lead to substance use.
K.O.D. is a valuable resource for Baltimore City schools, colleges and the larger community – and it’s free.
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What inspired K.o.D
The Kids Off Drugs program was based on Grammy award winning rapper J-Cole and his K.O.D. album, Kids On Drugs. Our K.O.D. program incorporates aspects of Hip-Hop and Baltimore culture — including language, arts, and history — as a social, cultural, and contextual framework for addressing substance use.
Want to connect with the K.O.D. team? Email info@kodbaltimore.org and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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K.O.D. LEADERSHIP
Youth engagement professionals from Baltimore City Health Department, Behavioral Health System Baltimore, and the nonprofit Catalyst of Change deliver programs tailored to middle school, high school, and college audiences.
