From the Community Guide: Community Interventions Involving Coalitions or Partnerships to Prevent Substance Use Among Youth

Published:
October 31, 2024

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends community interventions involving coalitions or partnerships to prevent substance use among youth. Evidence from the systematic review shows interventions reduce both initiation and use of:

  • Cannabis
  • Tobacco
  • Alcohol, including binge drinking
  • Illegal substances

Most studies were conducted in rural or suburban communities. Interventions also reduced self-reported antisocial behaviors related to delinquency, violence, or alcohol use.

To learn explore their website: The Community Guide
 

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