Prevention Outreach Activities
Targeted outreach activities help bridge knowledge gaps and provide strategies that can advance prevention for specific priorities and audiences.
Alternative Funding in Health Care: Preventing Substance Misuse
Alternative Funding in Health Care: Preventing Substance Misuse
Learn how Alternative Payment Models (APMs) can improve access to substance misuse preventive care while reducing overall costs. Understand how to increase the use of APMs for substance use disorder (SUD) prevention — by collaborating with health care providers, understanding state-level initiatives, and participating in coalitions that improve health care.
Addressing Substance Misuse Among Transition-Age Youth Not Attending College
Addressing Substance Misuse Among Transition-Age Youth Not Attending College
Young adults ages 18–25 (transition-age youth) are at high risk for substance misuse — particularly with alcohol and marijuana. There’s prevention opportunities for those who interact with any young adults.
Medical Professionals: Screen Youth and Young Adults for Substance Use at Every Healthcare Exam
Medical Professionals: Screen Youth and Young Adults for Substance Use at Every Healthcare Exam
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that primary care providers screen all youth and young adults for substance use (starting at age 12).
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