National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month

October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. This observance was established in 2011 to honor those who champion evidence-based youth substance use prevention and to commit to ensuring that all Americans have the skills, knowledge, and resources to live full and healthy lives.

Read the statement of the president of the United States

CDC’s flagship contribution to preventing and reducing youth substance use is the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.

Learn more about the Drug-Free Communities Support Program