Success stories demonstrate the many creative ways that event hosts are engaging their communities in alcohol and other drug misuse prevention and highlight key outcomes that help create lasting impacts on communities.
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SAMHSA encourages its event organizers to customize their prevention events to meet the unique needs of their communities. Explore the Success Stories to learn how Communities Talk activities are working across the country and see how other communities are measuring their success.
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Tune into SAMHSA’s new pilot podcast series to learn how community-based organizations are making substance use prevention a reality in their own communities! In each episode of Communities Talk About Prevention, you'll learn how organizations have coordinated local events and activities to support substance use prevention; how they have overcome unique challenges; and how they have measured success. Most importantly, guests will share best practices, which we hope will inspire you to participate in prevention in your own community.
Hosted by: REACH
Alcohol misuse among young adults ages 21 and older can stem from overpouring of alcohol and lack of awareness on standard drink sizes. REACH wanted to address this in Calumet County. So, they hosted a certified responsible beverage server course focusing on standardized pouring sizes.
Hosted by: Drug Free Blackford County
THC vaping has been rapidly increasing in schools in Indiana. Drug Free Blackford County held a prevention activity that led to a vaping task force.
Hosted by: Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Nevada
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held a youth presentation at Incline High School for just over 100 students and staff.
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