AAHSD will be celebrating National Prevention Week from May 10 to May 14. This annual health observance is meant to increase public awareness and community action around the prevention of substance misuse and abuse and the promotion of mental health.
The days are as follows:
May 10: Preventing Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse
May 11: Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse
May 12: Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use
May 13: Preventing Youth Tobacco Use (E-cigarettes and Vaping)
May 14: Preventing Suicide
