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PAT is an alliance of coalitions across Tennessee who have come together to join forces on substance abuse prevention.

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988 has turned four, and has provided hundreds of thousands of calls, texts and contacts to people in need.

#PreventionWorks! #HopeIsCloserThanYouThink #HopeIsHere

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Supplements like St. John's Wort and #ashwagandha are popular for good reason, but they can interact significantly with #psychiatric medications. It's worth a conversation with your prescriber before mixing the two. #MedicationSafety #MentalHealth

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Great turnout for our training on public speaking and advanced audience management for coalitions! Thank you for your wonderful questions and eagerness, and special thanks to Donna Taylor for providing her expertise alongside PAT CEO Stephanie Strutner.

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Freedom isn't free. Today, we honor our veterans as well as those champions who fight for a safer, happier country within our borders by preventing overdose deaths (and indeed, many are also veterans!) Happy Independence Day!

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We made our promise, and you should too! Learn how a promise could save your life at https://t.co/T123T5EThE.

#preventionworks!

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#CommunityHealthImprovementWeek is a good time for #Tennessee prevention coalitions to name the problems they see and take them to local leaders. The TN Vitality Toolkit from ETSU can help turn that knowledge into action: https://t.co/rjFX24chSD #PreventionWorks

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This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To veterans facing grief, crisis, or trauma, you are not alone. Support is available: https://t.co/R0t0Bh4p9j #MemorialDay #SupportforVeterans #MHAM2026

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Walking alongside someone through the hard seasons without trying to fix it, is one of the most powerful things a faith community can offer. We have resources for you: https://t.co/z5PWL6WVYg #MHAM2026 #FaithAndMentalHealth

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Mental illness is a medical condition. This May, communities of faith and faith-based organizations can lead the way: learn the signs, help screen, and know where to refer: https://t.co/kTLkeSKDpZ #MHAM2026 #FaithAndMentalHealth

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We’re proud to prevent substance use and support well-being in our community! Join us and others, by visiting https://t.co/nUmkRUmsR3. #NationalPreventionWeek

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Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you. When more is needed, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. Learn more: https://t.co/OqGn8HHLNJ #MHAM2026 #SeeThePerson

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The share of men using #marijuana has risen sharply to about 1-in-5 overall. Men aged 26-34 report the highest rates: 1-in-4. On top of that, 3-in-5 of men aged 18-26 that smoke meet the diagnostic criteria for #CannabisUseDisorder (#CUD)

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#MyPreventionStory is a way for us to share our substance use prevention and well-being experiences. For ideas, thought starters, and examples, visit https://t.co/Zg991pCE72

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Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: https://t.co/OqGn8HHLNJ #SeeThePerson #MHAM2026

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#NationalPreventionWeek is a platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance use prevention and well-being efforts happening nationwide! Learn more: https://t.co/nUmkRUmsR3

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Next week: this webinar featuring #prevention research by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will cover recent advances in evidence-based approaches and infrastructure needed to support these efforts. Check it out!

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Young people thrive when support comes early. Encouraging open conversations about mental health can help children and teens feel supported in reaching out. https://t.co/myZKb4vCES #SeeThePerson #MHAM2026

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"Amid these challenges [#MentalHealth, #SUD], many experts say that turning this trend around depends on offering support where kids spend most of their time: in the classroom."

#School #PreventionInSchools #PreventionWorks

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Parents & teachers play a crucial role in shaping how children learn & grow. During #NationalPreventionWeek, talk about substance use prevention and well-being. Download games & activities: https://t.co/hXQ05JDL71

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures in our lives! 💐Today we recognize all that you do for others and remind you that your well-being matters too! 💝 If you are struggling: https://t.co/EkxCykh1Du #SelfCare #HappyMothersDay