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Why Prevention?
Prevention Action Alliance is a nonprofit that helps prevent substance misuse and promote mental health and wellness. We provide resources and technical assistance to individuals, families and communities to help educate, empower and advocate.
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1 in 5
people are living with mental health or substance use disorders.
9 of 10
adults who misuse substances started using by age 18.
1 of 5
12th graders vaped nicotine in the past month.
    Your Role in Prevention
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    PAX Tools for Community Educators | Dec 11th – 12th

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    Ohio Adult Allies

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    Ohio Adult Allies Summit 2023

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    Empowering Young Leaders: Discover Opportunities in Youth-Led Programs

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    The Latest Resources
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    Scare Tactics in Prevention: A Losing Message
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    Suicide: A Public Health Concern
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    Grieving the Loss of a Loved One to an Overdose Death
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    About Problem Gambling
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    Tobacco 21 & Your Coalition
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    Prevention Makes Cents
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      Scare Tactics in Prevention: A Losing Message

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      Suicide: A Public Health Concern

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      Grieving the Loss of a Loved One to an Overdose Death

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      The Latest Stories
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      10.10.2023

      Paul and Ellen Schoonover: Champions of Substance Misuse Prevention and Mental Health Wellness

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      07.11.2023

      Mental Health and the Role Prevention Plays – An Interview with former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy

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      10.03.2022

      Resources Raised at Your Role in Prevention Breakfast and Silent Auction

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      October 10, 2023
      Paul and Ellen Schoonover: Champions of Substance Misuse Prevention and Mental Health Wellness
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      July 11, 2023
      Mental Health and the Role Prevention Plays – An Interview with former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy
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      October 3, 2022
      Resources Raised at Your Role in Prevention Breakfast and Silent Auction
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        The Latest News

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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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        10.23.2023

        Columbus police, DEA says more cases of fentanyl mixed with ‘zombie drug’ are being reported in central Ohio

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        10.12.2023

        Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) Board of Directors Elects Christopher Cugini, MPH as Member

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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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        October 23, 2023
        Columbus police, DEA says more cases of fentanyl mixed with ‘zombie drug’ are being reported in central Ohio
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        October 12, 2023
        Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) Board of Directors Elects Christopher Cugini, MPH as Member
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