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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Child safety advocates and California's cannabis industry battle over tax funds

Proposed cannabis tax hike pause raises concern among child safety advocates who rely on funds from cannabis sales for substance use prevention.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Defunding Prevention: A Setback for Science and Public Health

Substance use prevention focuses on promoting wellness rather than merely preventing illness or addiction.
Recent DOJ funding cuts threaten long-term community health efforts in substance use treatment.
A shift back to punitive approaches could undo years of progress in substance use prevention.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What I Learned at the Rx Summit on the Overdose Crisis

The overdose crisis impacts diverse communities across the U.S.
Community engagement is essential for effective overdose prevention campaigns.
Diverse stakeholder engagement in overdose policy is necessary despite differing opinions.
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