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Explore programs and policies that work!

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Policies & Programs, filtered by "Alcohol and Drug Use" and "Community Members"

Policies and programs that can improve health

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Alcohol advertising restrictions

Some Evidence

Restrict the content and placement of alcohol advertisements via local ordinances, state laws, or industry self-regulation

Alcohol and Drug Use

Mass media campaigns against alcohol-impaired driving

Scientifically Supported

Use mass media campaigns to persuade individuals to avoid drinking and driving or to prevent others from doing so; campaigns often focus on fear of arrest or injury to self, others, or property

Alcohol and Drug Use

Mass media campaigns against underage & binge drinking

Expert Opinion

Use television, radio, print, and social media efforts to increase adult awareness of underage drinking and its consequences

Alcohol and Drug Use

Multi-component community interventions against alcohol-impaired driving

Scientifically Supported

Work to reduce alcohol-impaired driving via sobriety checkpoints, responsible beverage service training, education and awareness activities, and other efforts

Alcohol and Drug Use

Naloxone education & distribution programs

Some Evidence

Support community members who are likely to encounter individuals who might overdose with education and training to administer naloxone and ensure all first responders are trained and authorized to administer naloxone

Alcohol and Drug Use

Proper drug disposal programs

Expert Opinion

Establish programs that accept expired, unwanted, or unused medicines from designated users and dispose of them responsibly

Alcohol and Drug Use  ·  Air and Water Quality