National Substance Use Primary Prevention Month, 2026

Key Points

• Trump officially named August 2026 as a month dedicated to preventing drug use. The goal is to stop addiction before it begins by focusing on young people and local communities.
• The proclamation highlights a national strategy that focuses on using schools, churches, and community groups to teach kids about the dangers of drugs.
• The document mentions other actions taken to fight drugs, such as making fentanyl-related drugs permanently illegal and increasing security at the southern border to stop smuggling.
• It encourages parents, teachers, and coaches to talk to children about staying drug-free. The administration claims that the number of students staying away from drugs has reached record highs.

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