The Role of Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies in Helping Address Addiction

In this session, we will review evidence-based strategies for substance use prevention addressing alcohol, cannabis, vaping, and prescription drugs that local coalitions and prevention providers can implement in their communities. We will examine interest groups to collaborate and “work with” as we work on the prevention of substance use and discuss the importance of language in reducing stigma and bias related to substance use and the people impacted by the use of substances.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Identify a minimum of 2 strategies for substance use prevention. (Substances covered include alcohol, cannabis, vaping, and prescription drugs.)
2. Identify a minimum of 3 interest groups to collaborate with on evidence-based prevention strategies.
3. Describe the importance of language in reducing stigma.