Avoid “Fast Food Prevention”: How to Build Drug Prevention That Actually Works

Many prevention efforts are driven by good intentions—but not all approaches create lasting impact. In this Pathways 2 Prevention episode, Matej (UTRIP), author of Prevention Gone Wrong, explains why “fast food prevention” fails and how prevention professionals can shift toward strategies that build real protective factors. Learn the 5-minute test to evaluate prevention initiatives and practical steps to strengthen programs that truly change behavior.

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Red Ribbon Week and the Fight Against Cartel Violence

Red Ribbon Week honors the legacy of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, whose murder by the Guadalajara Cartel ignited a national movement against drug trafficking. Today, as fentanyl and cartel violence devastate communities, we recommit to prevention, recovery, and policies that advance justice and protect American lives.

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International Conference on Drug Prevention, Treatment and Care: Inspiration and Direction July 1-5, 2019

The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) in collaboration with UNODC is delighted to hold the International Conference on Drug Prevention, Treatment and Care in Vienna, July 1-5, 2019.

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