Since early March, more than 200 prevention practitioners have participated in PS@EDC’s online Ethics in Prevention course—twice the number that attended during the first part of the year. Nearly all seats for the first July session have been filled and another session is planned for the end of the month.

This infographic explores ways to address behavioral health disparities at each step of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).

Opioid misuse and overdose continue to devastate individuals, families, and communities across the nation, exacerbated by the isolation, economic challenges, and service gaps produced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As states work to address the pressing needs of people struggling with opioid addiction, many continue to embrace “upstream” solutions, including educational programming for children and teens, that focus on preventing opioid and other substance use before they develop into problems.