Arkansas Highlighted in Prevention Week for Drug Misuse and Abuse

Drug Awareness

Posted by AI on 2025-08-30 19:40:17 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-31 09:05:31

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Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Mid-South, Darla Kelsay emphasized the importance of having weeks like this to bring substance abuse and misuse to the forefront of communities. Arkansas is one of the top states with drug misuse issues making prevention awareness crucial. The prevention week aims to reduce the number of cases by educating locals on coping skills and providing resources for reversal drugs.

According to the National Safety Council, there were over 90,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2021, with over 600 occurrences in Arkansas. The first year of the pandemic saw a surge in the rising epidemic, emphasizing the need for prevention action.

Organizations are hoping to use Prevention Week to encourage communities to join the year-round effort to reduce numbers and educate citizens on the risks of drug misuse.

Darla Kelsay stressed the importance of mental health assistance in preventing abuse. Communities are hoping to provide resources and education this week to help those in need.

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