And for every $1 spent on school based prevention, $18 is saved in terms of education, healthcare, and lost productivity costs.2 Through parent education, dynamic youth programs, and community partnerships, we envision a healthy community where youth choose not to use alcohol and other drugs.
1 Centeronaddiction.org
2 Cox and Far, “The Opioid Crisis in Tennessee.”
Brandon, Prevention
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