COLUMN: Supporting addiction prevention for youth
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February 13, 2025 2:25 AM
The epidemic of drug addiction we are currently experiencing demonstrates the need for local communities all around the country to act. It’s natural for many people to think treatment centers, jail and increased enforcement are the solution. While those options are important and necessary, prevention is a fiscally responsible and effective long-term solution that should be a major focus for our community. This is the first article in a series I am writing to share what substance use prevention is, and why we know it works.
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