Prevention is the sum of our efforts to ensure healthy, safe, and productive lives for all citizens in Allegany County. Prevention promotes constructive lifestyles that discourage drug abuse and promotes development of social environments that facilitate drug-free lifestyles. As applied to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD), prevention means keeping the many problems related to the use and abuse of these substances from occurring. An investment in prevention is a wise investment in the health and well-being of all our citizens.

The prevention unit is an integral part of the Addictions Unit in the " continuum of addictions services" at the Allegany County Health Department.

• Parenting Skills Program
  
• Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
• Project ALERT
  
• Project Towards No Drug Abuse
  
• ADAPT: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention for Teens
• "Allegany County After Prom" Program
• Other Prevention Activities such as: campaigns, promotions, special Events and edcational presentations

For more information about any of the Substance Abuse Prevention Services call 301-759-5050.

Allegany County Health Department
12501-12503 Willowbrook Road
PO Box 1745
Cumberland, Maryland 21501-1745
(301) 759-5000
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