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Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: An Emerging Threat

Organization:

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

Publisher:

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

Date Published:

January, 2008

This toolkit includes strategies, case studies, and resources for initiating or enhancing a prescription drug abuse campaign in your community. It outlines approaches for effective programs, including: Engaging local print, radio, and TV media; recruiting and briefing experts for a community roundtable; developing resources and materials; executing local town hall meetings; and engaging corporate and community partners.

Download a copy of Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: An Emerging Threat (PDF, 588.92 KB) from the Parents: The Anti-Drug Web site.

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