National Substance Abuse Prevention Month (October 2023)
Quick facts When is it? Every October Tagged as Body & Health Charity Education Health care Helping Others What's the hashtag? #NationalSubstanceAbusePr event ionMonth When was it founded? 2011 Have we missed something? Substance abuse continues to be a growing issue in the United States, where approximately 40 million people or more are dealing with substance abuse disorders, whether related to alcohol, prescription medications or illicit drugs. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is here to raise awareness and show support for the education that helps to grow knowledge, especially for young people, in an effort to prevent addiction and abuse. History of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Getting its start in October 2011, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month was established to show support for and raise awareness about the harm that substance abuse can have – not only on individuals and families but also on entire communities. I...