THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release October 3, 2011
NATIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH, 2011
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
By providing strong support systems for our loved ones,
and by talking with our children about the dangers of alcohol
and other drugs, we can increase their chances of living long,
healthy, and productive lives. During National Substance Abuse
Prevention Month, we celebrate those dedicated to prevention
efforts, and we renew our commitment to the well-being of all
Americans….follow this link to see more.
Preventing drug use is cost-effective and makes sense. Every dollar invested in research-based prevention programs saves up to ten dollars in costs related to treatment for substance use disorders. With this in mind, prevention is a foundational pillar of the National Drug Control Strategy and one of this Administration’s key policy priorities. Driven by a growing body of research, our approach to prevention entails a systems-wide approach that relies on evidence-based practices and policies, is youth-focused, and covers a range of domains in young people’s lives, such as schools, faith-based programs, and extracurricular activities.
Attached to this email update, please find ONDCP’s newsletter featuring some of the great work being done to help young people avoid drug use. Throughout the month, stay tuned to our website and blog for Prevention month activities, resources, and celebrations of Red Ribbon Week and NIDA DrugFacts Week! As always, please feel free to read and share the information below, as well as provide us with any feedback about topics of interest to you or how we can further improve our public engagement.
Also, please remember that on Saturday, October 29th the Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners will hold their third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at sites nationwide. This is a great opportunity to encourage safe and environmentally responsible disposal of prescription drugs by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired or unwanted prescription drugs.
You can find your nearby collection site by visiting www.dea.gov, clicking on the “Got Drugs?” icon, and following the links to a database, where you can enter your zip code.