October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Take steps to ensure the health of young people
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a month-long observance that focuses on the role substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities.
The month provides an important opportunity to acknowledge the tragic losses attributed to substance abuse.
Preventing drug use before it begins — particularly among young people — is the most cost-effective way to reduce drug use and its consequences.
We encourage you to take action this month to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and encourage family and friends to do the same! Preventing substance abuse in your community starts with you.