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MONTICELLOÂ â A new website is debuting Monday that puts the spotlight directly on substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness services.
The website — www.whitecountycares.org — promotes the goals of National Prevention Week, an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness and action around substance abuse prevention and the promotion of positive mental health.
This year, the national initiative is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It will be May 9-15.
Daily health themes are: Preventing Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse (May 10), Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse (May 11), Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use (May 12), Preventing Youth Tobacco, e-cigarette and vape use (May 13), and Preventing Suicide (May 14).