Pathways To Prevention Coalition

Our last prevention stories to honor the past , we are proud to highlight youth who are sharing their prevention stories and using their voices to create positive change in their communities. Their experiences and leadership help raise awareness, encourage healthy choices, and inspire others to take part in prevention efforts.

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Sharing these stories is helping to continue the conversation of prevention!

Sharing your allows us to be a part of the greater voice speaking up for prevention!

Want to share your story? Send it in to [email protected]!

According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA: Evidence-based prevention programs are designed to prevent substance use and related negative outcomes. Most strategies are designed to be delivered in specific settings, to specific age groups, and to specific populations. Prevention programs may aim to:

- Reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors.
- Help people avoid or delay the onset of drug use.
- Stop substance use from progressing into higher-risk substance use or a substance use disorder.
- Reduce harms related to substance use and misuse, such as injuries or infections.

Want to share your prevention story? Send in yours to [email protected]!

According to the The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA: Protective factors, such as healthy family and peer relationships and financial stability, may lessen a person’s risk of developing substance use disorders.

Want to share your prevention story? Send in yours to [email protected]!

Sharing your allows us to be a part of the greater voice speaking up for prevention!

This National Prevention Week, we’re sharing the stories behind why prevention matters. 💙

For Kayla, prevention means creating safe spaces, encouraging open conversations, and supporting people before they reach a crisis point. Every conversation, every act of support, and every effort to raise awareness can make a lasting difference in someone’s life.

Together, we can build stronger individuals, healthier relationships, and a more compassionate community.

Help amplify the power of prevention by sharing your story using ! Whether it’s how you’re preventing substance use or promoting well-being, every journey is unique. Your story can inspire change. Learn how to get involved: samhsa.gov/prevention-week/my-prevention-story

Want to share your prevention story? Send in yours to [email protected]!

is a way for us to share our substance use prevention and well-being experiences. For ideas, thought starters, and examples, visit samhsa.gov/prevention-week/my-prevention-story

Want to share your prevention story? Send in yours to [email protected]!

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is a platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance use prevention and well-being efforts happening nationwide! Learn more: samhsa.gov/prevention-week

Want to share your prevention story? Send in yours to [email protected]!

Our first for National Prevention Week!

Want to share your prevention story? Send in yours to [email protected]!