This resource is designed to help epidemiological workgroups re-conceptualize their purpose and function, drawing on lessons learned from experienced workgroup members.

This tool provides an annotated list of some important surveillance systems that track substance-use related data.

Having access to good data and understanding how to use it is the foundation for effective prevention programming. Over the past three years, PS@EDC has worked closely with the Dedham Organization for Substance Awareness (DOSA) to integrate data into all of this successful coalition's decision-making.

Scituate FACTS needed data to better understand caregiver attitudes and behaviors toward underage substance use. PS@EDC helped them get it.

This tool contains tables with questions to help prevention practitioners plan for program evaluation. By responding to the proposed questions, practitioners can begin to think through how to select appropriate evaluation measures, address data collection challenges, and collect quality data.

This resource provides a quick overview of three common data collection methods: interviews, focus groups, and surveys.

This decision-support tool offers a comprehensive listing of available data resources and surveys developed by and for a range of federal agencies and that collect data on marijuana use and its consequences.

This decision-support tool provides information on data sources and measures to help practitioners understand the non-medical use of prescription drugs in their communities.

Presents a list of 16 key data sources for prescription opioids and heroin to inform assessment and planning efforts.

Cocaine use in the United States has begun to rise in the past few years, and indicators suggest it will continue to rise, at greater levels, in the coming years. This issue brief is designed to help prevention practitioners better understand and prevent this growing problem.