Resources

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.

This resource highlights the importance of training/ technical assistance (T/TA) in the substance misuse prevention space, and offers three Prevention Solutions services intended to support and enhance an organizations T/TA systems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Logic model development is central to strategic planning. This tool presents three examples of logic models to guide practitioners in developing state- and community level responses to the opioid crisis.

This tool presents three examples of logic models to guide practitioners in developing state- and community-level responses to prevent the misuse of prescription opioids.