National Prevention Week 

About 

National Prevention Week is a week long event held May 9-15th, 2021 through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMSHA) in observance of prevention from various substances. To get more information, visit

https://www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week

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What Are we Doing 

The Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition is involved by working with local schools and the local community to provide prevention methods through out Boone County. 

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How Can you Get Involved? 

Get involved in our activities! Be apart of our video contest by submitting a video about why prevention matters to you! See the section below to get more details on rules and how to submit. Also, everyday of the week of May 9-15th, wear the colors for each day! 

Monday: Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse; Purple

Tuesday: Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse; Blue

Wednesday: Prevention of Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use; Red

Thursday: Preventing Youth Tobacco Use( E-Cigarettes and Vaping); Grey

Friday: Preventing Suicide; Yellow 

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Stephen Hill Virtual Speaking Event 

Join us on Monday May 10th, 2021 for a virtual speaking event featuring Stephen Hills. Stephen is an opioid misuse recovery survivor and has been sober for 8 years. Join us via Zoom to listen to his story, as well as ask any questions you may have regarding substance misuse. For more information about Stephen, visit https://speaksobriety.com . Details regarding our event are posted below.