Current substance misuse prevention misses scale, argues paper; schools and digital tools could help

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A new analysis published in the journal Prevention Science calls for a major shift in how the United States approaches substance misuse prevention strategies and programs. The findings argue that the current strategy for providing prevention services may not be reaching enough people or providing a worthwhile return on investment. Implementation efforts should instead focus on direct integration into schools, health care systems and digital technologies Americans already use every day.