Building Resilience — with Substance Use and Misuse Prevention
Oct 29, 2026
Prevention gives us tools to get ahead of challenges ― so we can thrive. Join us: www.samhsa.gov/prevention-campaigns
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedPrevention focuses on building resilience by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors across individuals, families, and communities. While challenges like fentanyl and fake pills persist, youth substance use is generally trending downward. Investing in evidence-based prevention is cost-effective and essential for improving long-term public health and societal well-being.
Building resilience with substance use and misuse prevention.
Prevention builds resilience and
helps youth, families, communities and our nation thrive.
Prevention strengthens protective factors
and reduces risk factors at multiple levels in individuals, families,
schools, communities and society.
We face challenges that are potent
and unpredictable.
Fentanyl, as well as fake pills, have raised the risk of overdose.
The substance use landscape is ever-changing.
Prevention gives us the tools to get ahead of substance use
and mental health challenges.
We're making progress.
Youth use of most substances has trended down.
Non-use is the norm for youth.
Most youth, age 12 to 17, have never used alcohol,
nicotine, or illicit drugs.
National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Prevention is cost-effective.
Prevention reduces staggeringly costly outcomes.
Studies of evidence-based programs show
a positive return on investment.
To inspire action,
each of us can share how prevention is improving lives.
Share your hashtag #MyPreventionStory on social media.
Join us as partners in prevention year-round and for Prevention Month.
Visit SAMHSA.gov forward slash prevention hyphen campaigns.