Substance Abuse Prevention: Benefits Outweigh Costs – Spreading the Message Where It Counts
Many social science fields embrace taking the long view when addressing problems, seeing prevention as the cornerstone of effective problem solving. This publication focuses on the cost benefits of substance abuse prevention and how to support these essential efforts in our governments, schools, and communities.
Domains: CommunityFamilyIndividualPeerSchool
Prevention Strategies: Coalitions and Community-Based StrategiesEducationEnvironmentalProblem Identification and ReferralYouth Engagement
Priority Populations: BIPOCLGBTQ2S+People Living with DisabilitiesPeople Living with a Trauma HistoryRural CommunitiesService Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF)Transition Age Youth (TAY)Youth