Public Affairs Conference - Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs: Public enemy #1

Public Affairs Conference - Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs: Public enemy #1
Date and time
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, April 07, 2017
Description

Substance abuse is identified as a major health concern across the nation.  Rural youth, in particular, are at greater risk than their urban counterparts to abuse alcohol, prescription drugs and illicit drugs like methamphetamines, inhalants and heroin. Rural areas lack the basic substance abuse treatment services and detox services necessary for positive outcomes. Understanding the problems requires a systems view of environmental factors which contribute to the problem. What are viable strategies to reduce substance abuse, through prevention, education, enforcement of drug laws and access to care in both urban and rural settings?

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Free

Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, future students, staff
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