"When we prevent or successfully treat substance abuse, we prevent suicides. There is a powerful connection between the missions of the substance abuse prevention and treatment communities and the suicide prevention community – and much to be gained when these groups come together around their common goals....
"The suicide and substance abuse prevention fields need to align their efforts to promote healthy individuals and healthy communities....
"Let us commit to stronger collaboration between substance abuse and suicide prevention efforts at all levels: community, state, tribal, and national. And let’s take action. The stakes are too high to do otherwise."
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/09/10/substance-abuse-prevention-suicide-prevention
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