Prevention First

08/31/2026

Today marks 25 years of International Overdose Awareness Day. 25 years of fighting to

Counterfeit pills and fentanyl-laced drugs have changed what's safe in Illinois. Naloxone hasn't changed: it still works, it's still free, and it still saves lives.

Time to remember. Time to act. Visit adoseoftruthil.com to learn more.

08/27/2026

This , stay informed so you can stay prepared.

When an overdose happens, knowing what signs point to what substances can help you respond quickly and save a life. ❤️‍🩹

Know the Signs. Save a Life.

Today, for Overdose Prevention Week, SATAC and the OLRC would like to highlight a new resource developed to help you recognize and respond to an overdose.

Common signs include:

✅ Slow or stopped breathing
✅ Blue or gray lips and fingernails
✅ Unresponsiveness
✅ Gurgling or choking sounds
✅ Pinpoint pupils

If you suspect an overdose:

1. Call 911.
2. Administer naloxone if available.
3. Stay with the person until help arrives.

Quick action can save lives.

Have you completed an overdose response training? Let us know in the comments.

To access this guide and other helpful resources, check out our resource library: https://www.responsecollaborative.com/resource-library/

08/25/2026

When talking about substance use or mental health conditions, using de-stigmatizing language is SO important! Check out this resource from the Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative to learn more.

08/24/2026

It’s , and the Opioid Learning and Response Collaborative will be sharing excellent resources all week long.

Check it out & stay tuned for more! ⭐️

08/21/2026

Join the APRC on September 15th for an incredible webinar! Register today ⭐️

Please join us on Tuesday, September 15! https://www.prevention.org/training/eventdetails/?i=14068

08/20/2026

Want to get your organization in front of 300 prevention professionals? Exhibitor spots for are still available — and we'd love to have you!

Booth space is $400 and includes everything you need to make the most of two days in the Exhibit Hall, including an attendee participant list and up to two complimentary conference registrations.

📅 October 29–30 | Springfield, IL

Submit your application: https://bit.ly/3Pxk3YV

08/19/2026

August is Substance Use Primary Prevention Month, and new back-to-school routines make this the perfect time to reconnect with the young people in your life.

Prevention is working. More than 2/3 of youth don't use substances (2025 NSDUH). That's not luck, that's prevention happening in homes, schools, and communities every day.

Check out the SAMHSA toolkit for more: https://bit.ly/4bZ8H8N

08/18/2026

Prevention First is looking for mission-driven individuals to join our team!

⭐️ Mental Health Engagement Specialist — You'll advance Prevention First’s mental health and youth engagement initiatives through training, technical assistance, resource development, and statewide collaboration.

⭐️ Su***de Prevention Grant Administrator — You'll manage training delivery, resource development, stakeholder engagement, and consultant coordination under our Su***de Prevention Grant focused on identifying youth at risk.

⭐️ Training & Events Program Assistant — You'll provide administrative support to the Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) Treatment Training and Technical Assistance program and assist in coordinating training, meetings, and special events for the organization.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/WorkforPF

08/14/2026

Cannabis rescheduling has been in the news, but what actually changed? Swipe through for a quick breakdown of the order, what schedule I versus schedule III really means, and what's still up in the air.

Looking for more? Join Prevention First's Cannabis Policy Resource Center (CPRC) for a free webinar with Professor Douglas A. Berman, Executive Director of the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State.

📆 Tuesday, August 25
🕓️ 3 PM - 4 PM (CDT)
🔗 Register today: bit.ly/4bHRjoO

08/12/2026

Today is , and it's the perfect opportunity to highlight the YPRC Youth Advisory Board's recent retreat! ⭐️

This past weekend, YAB members came together to dig into Youth Voices in Prevention: the factors that help prevent or delay substance use, the pressures adults don't always see, and their own ideas for what could make a difference for young people.

They also brainstormed ways to bring peers into prevention work that are relatable, interactive, and youth-driven. Those conversations will shape YAB's projects all year.