What is Substance Misuse Prevention?
The Division of Substance Use Prevention (DSU- Vermont Department of Health) defines prevention as “reducing the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and stopping addiction before it starts by working alongside treatment, recovery, and harm-reduction services.”
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Prevention Helps Build a Healthier Community By….
- Reducing substance use and misuse across all age groups and substances
- Using data to inform and implement best practices based on local needs
- Implementing comprehensive strategies that work together, including individual, community, and policy levels, to impact long-term change
- Reduce risk factors and increase protective factors
For more information on prevention efforts in Addison County, visit the Addison County Substance Use and Prevention Coalition's webpage.
Author: Jessica Hellyer, Prevention Consultant, Division of Substance Use Prevention (DSU) Vermont Department of Health
