prevention resources
Organizations
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association (SAMHSA)
Center for Substance Abuse and Prevention CSAPS Western Center for the application of prevention technologies.
Pacific Institute of Research and Evaluation (PIRE). www.pire.org
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Provides comprehensive information and reports on big tobacco, the global tobacco epidemic, state and federal laws and a forum for youth action. Get ideas and check out what other youth groups across the nation are doing to combat big tobacco.
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
This state agency works to reduce individual and community problems related to alcohol and drugs.
California Friday Night Live Partnership
The Partnership is a statewide network promoting youth development and youth-led strategies for reducing alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
The Marin Institute
With a focus on environmental prevention of alcohol problems, The Marin Institute promotes effective alcohol policy, conducts media advocacy and supports grassroots campaigns.
Prevention Research Center
This Berkeley-based organization studies environmental approaches to preventing alcohol and drug-related problems.
Reports and Publications
Environmental Prevention Fact Sheet, California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs, July 2003 
This brief publication gives an overview of environmental prevention theory and strategies.
How to Use Local Regulatory and Land Use Powers to Prevent Underage Drinking James F. Mosher, J.D., and Bob Reynolds, Published by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
This nine-page report looks at a variety of strategies for using local laws and zoning rules to prevent underage alcohol access and consumption.
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