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Substance Abuse Prevention: Benefits Outweigh Costs – Spreading the Message Where It Counts

bSeries: Prevention Tactics Vol. 9, Iss. 7
Topic: Foundational Theory

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.

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