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This week, our #SundayStories will introduce you to #NationalPreventionWeek!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Each year, National Prevention Week includes daily themes to focus on major substance use and mental health topics. The 2020 daily themes are:⠀ ⠀ 🔸Monday, May 11: Preventing Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse⠀ 🔸Tuesday, May 12: Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse⠀ 🔸Wednesday, May 13: Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use⠀ 🔸Thursday, May 14: Preventing Youth Tobacco Use (E-Cigarettes and Vaping)⠀ 🔸Friday, May 15: Preventing Suicide⠀ ⠀ ⠀ The 3️⃣ primary goals of National Prevention Week are to: ⠀ ⠀ 1️⃣Involve communities in raising awareness of substance use and mental health issues and in implementing prevention strategies, and showcasing the effectiveness of evidence-based prevention programs; ⠀ ⠀ 2️⃣Foster partnerships and collaborations with federal agencies and national organizations dedicated to improving public health; and ⠀ ⠀ 3️⃣Promote and disseminate quality su...

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