SAMHSA's National Prevention Week May 10-16, 2020

NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK – MAY 10-16, 2020

InnerAct Alliance is honored to partner with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to celebrate National Prevention Week (NPW) from May 10-16, 2020, an annual health observance to increase public awareness and action for substance abuse prevention and promote positive mental health. NPW is organized around some of the following theme days with resources and activities to focus attention on substances that threaten the health of our communities:

Monday: Preventing Prescription Drug & Opioid Misuse

Talk. They Hear You: Talking With Your Child About Opioids

Opioid Facts For Teens

Keeping Prescriptions Safe: The Facts About Prescription Drugs Kahoot! Game

Secure Your Meds

Opioid Prevention Toolkit

Tuesday: Preventing Underage Drinking & Alcohol Misuse

Talk. They Hear You: What You Can Do To Prevent Your Child From Drinking

Alcohol & Drug Addiction Happens In The Best Of Families

AlcoholFX Mobile App

Drugs & Alcohol: Can You Tell Fact From Fiction Kahoot! Game

 Wednesday: Preventing Illicit Drug Use & Youth Marijuana Use

Tips For Teens: The Truth About Marijuana

Marijuana: Facts Parents Need To Know

Drug Fact Sheets

Marijuana Myths: Can You Tell Fact From Fiction? Kahoot! Game

Thursday: Preventing Youth Tobacco Use (E-cigarettes & Vaping)

E-cigarettes & Youth: What Parents Need To Know

Three Surprising Risks Of Vaping Video

Tips For Teens: The Truth About E-Cigarettes

E-cigs, Vapes, & Mods: What Do You Know About Vaping? Kahoot! Game



 Friday: Preventing Suicide

#BeThe1To Campaign

Help Prevent Suicide

Resources For Suicide Prevention

With families spending more time at home to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this is an opportune time for parents to engage in meaningful discussion with their children to share fact-based information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Knowledge can help youngsters to make informed decisions and help families stay healthy and substance-free.   For more great information and resources, please visit the Drug Free America Foundation website at www.dfaf.org or SAMHSA at www.samhsa.gov