Promising Strategies To Reduce Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is one of the most pervasive problems facing our nation, costing over $275 billion in health care costs, lost productivity, related crime & other social costs, & contributing to over 130,000 deaths each year. To help communities address the devastating effects of illicit drug & alcohol abuse, this volume has been developed to highlight best practices in prevention, treatment, & law enforcement. It is intended to serve as a guide to communities by identifying the core elements of promising strategies & providing examples of programs that are making a difference locally. Contents: prevention, treatment, & law enforcement.Reno, Janet is the author of 'Promising Strategies To Reduce Substance Abuse', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756719753 and ISBN 0756719755.