[Webinar] Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Addiction: Perspectives from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Apr 20
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
There is ongoing research to develop effective, sustainable, and scalable strategies to prevent the initiation of substance use and its progression to substance use disorders, as well as prevent other related health consequences. Evidence-based prevention interventions - particularly those implemented at key developmental stages can have a profound and lasting impact. In addition to reducing substance use, prevention approaches can improve long-term health and help prevent a range of adverse outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
This webinar provided an overview of prevention research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Participants gained insight into examples of evidence-based approaches and the infrastructure needed to support them. The webinar also presented recent scientific advances and future directions in prevention research and innovation.
Speakers:
Amy Goldstein, Ph.D., Chief, Prevention Research Branch, National Institute on Drug Abuse
Shannon E. Nicks, MPH, Ph.D., Program Officer, Prevention Research Branch, National Institute on Drug Abuse
Redonna Chandler, Ph.D., Scientific Advisor, Addiction Policy Forum
Interested in Future Planning on the National Prevention Infrastructure Report?
During the webinar, attendees learned about the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report, Blueprint for a National Prevention Infrastructure for Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders.
This report presents recommendations for building a stronger national prevention infrastructure for mental, emotional, and behavioral (MEB) disorders. Key recommendations focus on closing research gaps, supporting an MEB disorder prevention workforce, ensuring adequate data to support prevention and reporting, establishing clear governance, securing sustainable funding, and enacting evidence-based policies.
NIDA would like to learn more about your interest in the report and in future efforts to help advance its recommendations. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief form.