Research has proven that substance misuse and problem gambling can be prevented by identifying and addressing the underlying causes that lead to negative outcomes. An evidence-based approach to planning prevention efforts includes conducting a community needs assessment, identifying risk and protective factors, selecting and implementing effective prevention strategies aimed at reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors, and evaluating those efforts is critical.

This report provides an overview of the progress related to our prevention goals, as well as a few key highlights about specific prevention programming for our county.

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