This is National Prevention Week with each day focused on different substance abuse disorders. 

Dr. Camille Dunkley, assistant professor of family and community medicine with the SIU Medical School says dealing with a friend or family member with a drinking problem or drug abuse problem can be a challenge. Dunkley says if you are in a place to help someone or want help yourself its best to begin with your primary care doctor.

Dunkley says there are new medical programs available for individuals who are addicted to opioid pain killers.