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Why Prevention?
Prevention Action Alliance is a statewide nonprofit working to prevent substance misuse and promote mental health wellness. We aim to empower communities by providing all Ohioans with opportunities for prevention education, resources, and advocacy.
1 in 5
People are living with mental health or substance use disorders.
80%
of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink or not.
9 of 10
Adults who misuse substances started using by age 18
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    Communications Training Series | Leadership Communication: The Key to Career Success

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    Suicide Postvention as Prevention | The G.A.P. Network Webinar

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    Communications Training Series | Best Practices for Virtual & Hybrid Meetings

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    The Latest Resources
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    Dry January | Prevention Calendar
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    Know! to Create Healthy Sleep Habits
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    Know! to Cultivate Kindness
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    Know! to Start Talking About Cannabis
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      Dry January | Prevention Calendar

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      Know! to Create Healthy Sleep Habits

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      The Latest Stories
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      05.07.2024

      The Intersection of Gambling Harm and Mental Health: The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Protecting Ohio’s College Athletes

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      04.10.2024

      Nurturing Alcohol Awareness: A Lifelong Journey of Responsibility

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      01.09.2024

      Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) Embraces Dry January: A Commitment to Responsible Consumption and Mental Health

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      May 7, 2024
      The Intersection of Gambling Harm and Mental Health: The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Protecting Ohio’s College Athletes
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      April 10, 2024
      Nurturing Alcohol Awareness: A Lifelong Journey of Responsibility
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      January 9, 2024
      Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) Embraces Dry January: A Commitment to Responsible Consumption and Mental Health
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        10.03.2024

        PREVENTION ACTION ALLIANCE (PAA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW MEMBERS

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        12.05.2023

        Breaking Down the Bud: Ohio gears up for legal weed, but addiction experts sound alarm

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        October 3, 2024
        PREVENTION ACTION ALLIANCE (PAA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW MEMBERS
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        January 5, 2024
        Very Anti-Social Media: A new law could make social media more accountable.
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        December 5, 2023
        Breaking Down the Bud: Ohio gears up for legal weed, but addiction experts sound alarm
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