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In honor of APAHM, we examine how AADAP's mission has been effective for more than 50 years and connect it to the SUD prevention work being done in other countries as well.

Once you start something positive and stay committed, have you noticed that the positive accomplishments continue to happen, and nothing can stop you?
Jose R., AADAP’s Therapeutic Community client shares how running the full 26.2 miles LA Marathon with AADAP’s Team AMP has allowed Jose to progress forward to a sober life and leave his past of drug use behind.

Board Member John Saito and Chief Executive Officer, Dean Nakanishi, MBA take the podcast listeners on a historical collective journey of AADAP’s five decades, from the beginning to present time in the is beautifully created AADAP’s 50th Anniversary Gala Booklet.

To cap the first season of Prevention 365 podcast series, host Carol Almeda engages in a synthesizing discussion with AADAP Prevention Director Jeanne Shimatsu. In this season finale, Jeanne and Carol converse on how the practice of preventing substance use/abuse has evolved into a multi-dimensional approach that shows how substance use/abuse is intertwined with the broader issues related to public health and social justice. Within this dynamic social landscape, there remains a constant in AADAP’s prevention work which is to focus on informing , organizing and mobilizing communities to keep them motivated in pursuing the goal of attaining drug-free and quality lives.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and API Month! For this week's podcast episode, we have our host, Jacki Jing and our guest, Joyce Lee discussing the importance of mental health.

Take a personal and inspirational look at those who work daily to prevent substance use disorder in their communities and provide support to those who may be most vulnerable.