Access a range of print and online resources developed by EDC to prevent substance misuse and related behavioral health problems. More resources coming soon!
| Resource Title | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| EDC Joins National Academy of Medicine in Countering the Opioid Epidemic | EDC is one of over 100 organizations across the U.S. that has joined the National Academy of Medicine in declaring its commitment to reversing national trends in opioid misuse and overdose. Network organizations agree to make a visible commitment to reversing the U.S. opioid epidemic. |
Blog |
| Emerging Drug Trends: What the Data Reveals About the Next Major Drug Issues | This presentation describes four national emerging drug trends—the shift from prescription pain relievers to heroin and fentanyl use, the rising availability and use of cocaine, the re-emergence of methamphetamine, and the continued expansion of cannabis legalization—and how these trends require a shift in prevention tactics. |
Presentation |
| Empowering Kentucky’s Substance Misuse Prevention Workforce | PS@ EDC’s ongoing work with Kentucky has played a key role in strengthening the state’s prevention workforce by helping practitioners develop specialized TA skills that aren’t always covered in a college or university education. |
T/TA Tool |
| Engaging People Who Use Drugs in Prevention Efforts: Benefits & Considerations | This tool explores the benefits of engaging members of the drug-using community in prevention efforts and shares considerations for creating a safe and welcoming environment that supports their meaningful participation. |
T/TA Tool |
| Engaging People Who Use Drugs in Prevention Efforts: Strategies for Reducing Stigma | This tool explores actions practitioners can take to reduce stigma toward members of the drug-using community in order to better engage them as partners in prevention efforts. |
T/TA Tool |
| Ensuring the Well-being of Boys and Young Men of Color: Factors that Promote Success and Protect Against Substance Use and Misuse | This practice-support tool distills research on substance use and misuse in boys and young men of color as well as factors promoting positive youth development. |
T/TA Tool |
| Environmental Strategies to Prevent the Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs | This tool includes information gathered from existing research and practice literature on environmental strategies that aim to reduce non-medical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD). For each strategy, the tool includes information on: the populations for which the original strategy was designed, evaluation outcomes that provide evidence of effectiveness, and additional resources (e.g., links to additional guidelines) for readers. |
T/TA Tool |
| Environmental Strategies to Prevent Underage Drinking | This tool includes information from existing research and practice literature on key elements associated with the environmental strategies for reducing underage drinking. It also includes the populations for which the original strategy was designed, evaluation outcomes that support its effectiveness, and additional resources (e.g., links to more information) for readers. |
T/TA Tool |
