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Prevention Starts With a Conversation: October is Substance Use Prevention Month

October 1, 2026 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

National Prevention Week: Prevention Starts at Home and in the Community

May 12, 2026 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services

Mental Health Awareness Month: The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use

May 5, 2026 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services

Spring Break Travel Talk: How to Start Simple Safety Conversations With Kids

March 25, 2026 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week: Clearing Up the Myths

March 18, 2026

Spring Break Check-In: Talking With Your College Student About Substance Use

February 26, 2026 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services

Recognizing Early Signs of Substance Misuse in Adolescents

January 29, 2026 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol

December 15, 2025 BHDD

Winter Break: A Time to Reconnect With Your College Student

December 1, 2025 BHDD

How the Night Before Thanksgiving Became One of the Heaviest Drinking Nights of the Year

November 24, 2025 BHDD