Substance Use Prevention

Through using data, prevention science, communication, collaboration, and strategic program investments, SAMHSA envisions a future where individuals, families, and communities are healthy and thriving.

Prevention activities work to educate and support individuals and communities to prevent the use and misuse of drug and the development of substance use disorders. Preventing substance use, mental, and co-occurring disorders is critical to behavioral and physical health.

The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) provides national leadership in federal policy and programming to support state and community activities that prevent and reduce underage drinking.